| Original Artist | John White Alexander |
|---|---|
| Code# | 21069 |
| Available in | High Quality |
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John White Alexander
(1856 Allegheny, Pennsylvania - 1915 New York City, New York)
Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, where he had first-hand knowledge of the tough life of steel workers, John White Alexander became one of the most prominent, fashionable artists in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He did portrait, figure, mural work and is especially noted for female subjects, though he began his career as a political cartoonist and illustrator for Harper's Weekly and, later, Century Magazine.
In 1890, Alexander moved to Paris and became a leading proponent of the Art Nouveau Movement. During that time, he created some of his most compelling figurative works, including the elongated female figures in dimly lit backgrounds.
Alexander returned to New York City in 1901, becoming a portrait painter of prominent people. In 1905, he was commissioned to paint forty-eight murals for the new Carnegie Institute, a singular and highly profitable distinction. Alexander received many awards during his life and served as president of the National Academy of Design from 1909 until his death in 1915.
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