Joseph Solman
Joseph Solman (January 25, 1909 – April 16, 2008) was an American painter, a founder of The Ten, a group of New York City Expressionist painters in the 1930s. His best known works include his "Subway Gouaches" depicting travelers on the New York City Subway.[1]
Career
Born in
In 1934, Solman had his first one-man show, much influenced by the French modern artist Georges Rouault. One critic was impressed by "the mystery that lurks in deserted streets in the late twilight." Another noted that Solman's color had "an astonishingly rich quality that burns outward beneath the surface."
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In 1964, The Times, discussing his well-known subway gouaches (done while commuting to his some-time job as a racetrack pari-mutuel clerk), called him a "Pari-Mutuel Picasso."[1] In 1985, on the occasion of a 50-year retrospective, The Washington Post wrote: "It appears to have dawned, at last, on many collectors that this is art that has already stood the acid test of time."[1] is
Joseph Solman died in his sleep, at his long-time home in New York City, on April 16, 2008. He was the father of economist and television commentator Paul Solman and the retired elementary school teacher and community organizer, Ronni Solman.
References
- ^ a b c d e Packer, William (2008-05-05). "Obituary - Joseph Solman". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ Feeney, Mark (2008-04-18). "Joseph Solman, preeminent painter at crossroads of 20th-century American art". The Boston Gbobe. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
External links
- Notes from the Underground, Subway Portraits by Joseph Solman Danforth Museum of Art 2007
- Painter Joseph Solman: taking bets on real life, Chris Bergeron et al., Framingham Tab, May 3, 2007.