Which subjects did John Sloan depict in his paintings?

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What subjects did John Sloan depict in his paintings? Did he focus on scenes of everyday life in New York City, rural life on a farm in New York State, or rural buildings located in the suburbs of New York?

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Scenes of everyday life in New York CityExplanation:John Sloan (1871- 1951) was an American painter and artist who is credited with, being among the founders of Ashcan school of American Art. Sloan during his initial days, worked as a artist with commercial newspaper. Thereafter, he joined 8 talented artists for a protest against National Academy, which went on to reform the American art. Sloan’s works of art, his paintings usually dealt with the subject of urban New York life that he witnessed himself while walking down the streets and in his own neighborhood. His observation of human behavior on the streets of New York, formed one of the the subjects of his paintings. Sloan was also highly interested in social reforms , moving pictures and cinematic beauty.

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John French Sloan was an American painter and etcher. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Ashcan school of American art. He was also a member of the group known as The Eight. He is best known for his urban genre scenes and ability to capture the essence of neighborhood life in New York City, often observed through his Chelsea studio window. Sloan has been called “the premier artist of the Ashcan School who painted the inexhaustible energy and life of New York City during the first decades of the twentieth century” and an “early twentieth-century realist painter who embraced the principles of Socialism and placed his artistic talents at the service of those beliefs.Quotes:Since we have to speak well of the dead, let’s knock them while they’re alive. Every good picture leaves the painter eager to start again, unsatisfied, inspired by the rich mine in which he is working, hoping for more energy, more vitality, more time – condemned to painting for life.Timeline:1890:In 1890, the offer of a higher salary persuaded Sloan to leave his position to work for A. Edward Newton, a former clerk for Porter and Coates who had opened his own stationery store.1892:In 1892, Sloan met Robert Henri, a talented painter and charismatic advocate of artistic independence who became his mentor and closest friend.1893:In 1893, Sloan and Henri founded the short-lived Charcoal Club together, whose members would also include Glackens, George Luks, and Everett Shinn.1904:In April 1904, he and Dolly moved to New York City and found quarters in Greenwich Village where he painted some of his best-known works, including McSorley’s Bar, Sixth Avenue Elevated at Third Street, and Wake of the Ferry.1944:John French Sloan married Helen Farr Sloan in 1944.1951:On September 7, 1951, John Sloan died of cancer while vacationing in Hanover, New Hampshire.

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Scenes of everyday life in New York City. hope this helps!

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