Description
Attributed to renowned American painter and printmaker John French Sloan (1871-1951), this vibrant oil painting on board captures a quiet moment of mid-20th-century everyday life. Rendered in a bold yet intimate style, the composition depicts a woman in a vivid yellow dress seated beneath a vintage salon hair dryer, her eyes closed in serene repose. Sloan, a founding member of the Ashcan School, was celebrated for his empathetic portrayals of urban working-class subjects and his mastery in capturing candid, human moments. Housed in a period gilt frame with a nameplate bearing the artist's dates, this work reflects the modern American Social Realist sensibility of the era, balancing expressive color with narrative depth.
Provenance: From the distinguished collection of architect and art dealer Michael Thomas Sr., a respected figure in the Metro Detroit art and design community. Thomas was the founder and proprietor of the Metro Collection, a globally recognized gallery with an extensive online presence and international clientele. Dimensions: 32.5"h x 28.5"w x 1.5" (framed). In very good vintage condition; verso appears to have slight water staining. Full condition reports are available upon request.
John French Sloan (1871-1951) was a leading figure of the Ashcan School and one of America's most influential early 20th-century painters and printmakers. A founding member of The Eight, Sloan was celebrated for his vivid depictions of everyday urban life, earning critical acclaim for works shown at landmark exhibitions such as the 1908 Macbeth Galleries show that helped shift American art toward realism. He exhibited widely at institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. A committed educator, Sloan taught at the Art Students League of New York for over two decades, influencing generations of American artists. His works are held in major collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art.
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