Mid Century American reproduction print “Shine, Washington Square” by John Sloan

This Mid Century American reproduction print titled “Shine, Washington Square” is by John Sloan. When he moved over to Washington Square, Greenwich Village, NYC in 1927, he had, as he expresses it, "no good windows" : that is, his windows afforded none of that rich peepshow life that had endowed his pen and brush with so much vitality when he was living on Twenty-third Street. To get subject matter, he had to go outdoors, and soon Washington Square became the scene of many of his compositions. He did not lurk with sketching pad in hand and poised pencil, for except when doing nudes or portraits, Sloan composed from memory. “Shine, Washington Square”, is a realistic scene, but it has a certain lyric quality that Sloan does not always allow to creep into his work. Possibly he had spring fever the day he did it. Anyway, the effect is stunning. For those who do not know Greenwich Village, be it said that the Washington Arch, seen in the background, was erected in honor of Admiral Dewey early in the 20th century, and commands the southern end of Fifth Avenue.

Size: 9”W x 12”H

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

Country of Origin: USA