Jared French was an American painter and illustrator who was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania. He was a prominent figure in the American art scene during the mid-20th century, and his work was characterized by its precise and simplified depictions of human figures. French was part of the Precisionist movement, which emphasized the use of clean lines and smooth surfaces to create a sense of exactness in the portrayal of real-world elements. He was also associated with the Pennsylvania School, a group of American Realist painters who focused on depicting the rural nature of the state of Pennsylvania. French's work was highly regarded for its ability to capture the essence of human emotion and experience. He often depicted human figures in various states of intimacy and vulnerability, exploring themes of love, desire, and the human condition. His most famous works include the series of paintings entitled “Picnic” (1940-41) and “Lovers” (1945-47), which are characterized by their sensual and dreamlike quality. In addition to his work as a painter, French was also an accomplished illustrator, creating illustrations for magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. His illustrations were known for their elegance and sophistication, and he was considered one of the leading illustrators of his time. Throughout his career, French received numerous accolades for his work, including the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937 and the National Academy of Design's Gold Medal in 1981. He died in 1988 in Hampton, New York, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important American artists of the 20th century.
American painter, Precisionist movement, Pennsylvania School, human emotion, intimacy, vulnerability, illustrator, Guggenheim Fellowship, National Academy of Design
Jared French was an American artist known for his portrayals of simplified human figures. He was born in 1895, in Pennsylvania and his interests in art began at an early age. He studied art and illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later at the Art Students League of New York. French was associated with precisionism, which was an artistic movement that focused on clean lines, smooth surfaces, and a near exactness with its depiction of real-world elements. He was also part of the Pennsylvania School, which was a group of American Realist painters that focused on depicting the rural nature of the state of Pennsylvania. His most popular works include the series of paintings entitled “Picnic” (1940-41) and “Lovers” (1945-47). French died in 1988, in Hampton, New York.
Jared French, precisionism, American Realist, Pennsylvania School.
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