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Everett Shinn, 1876-1953
By 1901, when he drew this self-portrait, Everett Shinn was an acclaimed illustrator and pastel artist whose bright impressionist palette was very popular. In this drawing, he displays his theatrical personality in muted tones, vivid colors, and a downturned face. Recognizing that a degree of dramatic posturing was expected of an artist, he assumed the role of a brooding romantic and paid tribute to the cele- brated actress Julia Marlowe in an inscription. In 1908, the artist -- who is best remembered as one of the Ashcan painters of urban scenes -- sent a sketch of himself posing for publicity photos to fellow Ashcan artist John Sloan. "Great fun. being an artist. with temperament," Shinn quipped.
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