Mid Century American reproduction print “Mother” by John Sloan

This Mid Century American reproduction print titled “Mother” is by John Sloan who was born at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. He led as active a life as any Renaissance artist. Although he was also the dean of American artists, he remained vigorous, interested, and was a hard worker. Ever since his newspaper days, John Sloan had a finger in many an artists' pie, and fought many a battle for human rights. In 1908, as one of The Eight-Arthur B. Davies, Glackens, Ernest Lawson, Luks, Henri, Shinn, and Prendergast were the others—he helped organize several revolutionary exhibitions. Five years later, he was one of the leading spirits behind the famous Armory Show, which eventually led to the founding of the Society of Independent Artists. Sloan was its first president, and was active in its councils throughout his life. When he first began to go to Santa Fe for the summers, he became intensely interested in the American Indian, and worked tirelessly keeping their art before the American public. Besides all this, Sloan was a teacher of art-and a great teacher. He taught for fourteen years at the Art Students' League, and in 1930 became its president.
“Mother” reminds us that John Sloan, amid his multifarious activities, was essentially a family man. His boyhood was singularly happy, his married life no less so. “Mother” is one of those rare compositions that speak so eloquently for themselves that any except formal comment would be superfluous. The composition is simply effective, the draftsmanship vigorous, the entire work animated by sympathy and shrewd insight. Sloan's Mother is one of the most dignified conceptions of the subject in the entire realm of etching.

Size: 9”W x 12”H

Condition: Vintage / Antique / Print in excellent condition with yellowing around the edges

Country of Origin: USA