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Ashcan School Collection

The Ashcan School, a group of American artists active in the early 20th century, captured the essence of urban life through their unique artistic style

Background imageAshcan School Collection: William James Glackens Girl Green Turban c. 1913

William James Glackens Girl Green Turban c. 1913
William James Glackens: Girl in Green Turban, William James Glackens, c. 1913, Oil on canvas, Philadelphia native William Glackens is best known for his early work as a member of the Ashcan School

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board)

The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board)
823211 The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 83x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bright Shawl. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Background imageAshcan School Collection: After the Performance, 1934-35 (oil on canvas)

After the Performance, 1934-35 (oil on canvas)
823068 After the Performance, 1934-35 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 45.7x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Performance. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board)
822783 The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tightrope Walker. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard)

Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard)
651156 Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly's Clown. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvasboard

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas)

Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas)
650950 Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Windswept Street, New York. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel)

The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel)
650737 The Juggling Clown, (oil on panel) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggling Clown. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on panel

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)

Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)
650489 Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Guy. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board)

Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board)
823006 Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown on Empty Seats. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel)

Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel)
823005 Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Drum. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas)

Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas)
1767564 Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 53.3x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1944

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Singer, 1902 (oil on canvas)

The Singer, 1902 (oil on canvas)
985406 The Singer, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 67x44.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Singer. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1902

Background imageAshcan School Collection: In Central Park, 1904 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cardboard)

In Central Park, 1904 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cardboard)
985057 In Central Park, 1904 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cardboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.4x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Central Park. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Stage - The Black Dress, (pastel on board)

Stage - The Black Dress, (pastel on board)
651158 Stage - The Black Dress, (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 39.3x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stage - The Black Dress. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

Background imageAshcan School Collection: French Maiden, (oil on canvas)

French Maiden, (oil on canvas)
985329 French Maiden, (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 38.5x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Maiden. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Rooftop Cafe, 1925 (pastel on blue paper laid down on board)

Rooftop Cafe, 1925 (pastel on blue paper laid down on board)
985265 Rooftop Cafe, 1925 (pastel on blue paper laid down on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 28.5x38.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rooftop Cafe. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape)

The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape)
985263 The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 45x60.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soiree)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Ballet Girls, (oil on canvas laid down on board)

Ballet Girls, (oil on canvas laid down on board)
823003 Ballet Girls, (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet Girls. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Bowling Game, 1929 (watercolour and pencil on paper)

The Bowling Game, 1929 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
822900 The Bowling Game, 1929 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.1x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bowling Game. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: In the Loge, 1903 (oil and pastel on canvas laid on board)

In the Loge, 1903 (oil and pastel on canvas laid on board)
650736 In the Loge, 1903 (oil and pastel on canvas laid on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 64.8x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Loge. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board)

Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board)
650733 Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Park, London. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Dancers Backstage, 1933 (oil on canvas)

Dancers Backstage, 1933 (oil on canvas)
1767491 Dancers Backstage, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 26x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers Backstage. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Easter Sunday on Fifth Avenue, from 'Harper's Weekly' (litho) (b/w photo)

Easter Sunday on Fifth Avenue, from 'Harper's Weekly' (litho) (b/w photo)
XJF105348 Easter Sunday on Fifth Avenue, from 'Harper's Weekly' (litho) (b/w photo) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Everett Shinn).

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Ballet Girl on Stage, 1948 (oil on canvas)

Ballet Girl on Stage, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1767379 Ballet Girl on Stage, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 45.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet Girl on Stage. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper)

Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper)
985023 Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 55.3x75.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsedrawn Bus. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on paper. Painted in 1899

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board)

The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board)
984884 The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 54.6x69.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Park in Winter. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas)

The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas)
823004 The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.8x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1943

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)

The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)
822998 The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.8x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyeur and Her Bather. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)

The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)
822780 The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 34.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, (pastel and pencil on gray paper)

Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, (pastel and pencil on gray paper)
650909 Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, (pastel and pencil on gray paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57.8x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Worst Comes to Worst-We'll Look at His Etchings, 1934 (pastel and pencil on board)

Worst Comes to Worst-We'll Look at His Etchings, 1934 (pastel and pencil on board)
822782 Worst Comes to Worst-We'll Look at His Etchings, 1934 (pastel and pencil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Arch, Washington Square, 1929 (watercolour and pastel on board)

The Arch, Washington Square, 1929 (watercolour and pastel on board)
650732 The Arch, Washington Square, 1929 (watercolour and pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 31x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arch, Washington Square)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)

Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)
650536 Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 68.8x75.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsel Toes. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board)

Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board)
984966 Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57.8x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Madison Square)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Street in Paris (pastel on canvas)

Street in Paris (pastel on canvas)
1767652 Street in Paris (pastel on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 91.4x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Paris. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on canvas

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAshcan School Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Background imageAshcan School Collection: In the Box, 1903 (oil & pastel on canvas)

In the Box, 1903 (oil & pastel on canvas)
CH92983 In the Box, 1903 (oil & pastel on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 64.8x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Everett Shinn); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imageAshcan School Collection: New York at Night, 1933 (pastel on paper)

New York at Night, 1933 (pastel on paper)
CH204296 New York at Night, 1933 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 48.4x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Window Shopping (pastel on paper)

Window Shopping (pastel on paper)
FIN161477 Window Shopping (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 31.8x37.1 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA.

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Fire on 24th Street, New York City, 1907 (pastel on paper)

Fire on 24th Street, New York City, 1907 (pastel on paper)
CH204244 Fire on 24th Street, New York City, 1907 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 28

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sargent, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 12

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Self-Portrait, 1922. Creator: Jerome Myers

Self-Portrait, 1922. Creator: Jerome Myers
Self-Portrait, 1922

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Self-Portrait, 1896. Creator: Jerome Myers

Self-Portrait, 1896. Creator: Jerome Myers
Self-Portrait, 1896

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Self-Portrait, 1906. Creator: Jerome Myers

Self-Portrait, 1906. Creator: Jerome Myers
Self-Portrait, 1906

Background imageAshcan School Collection: Haskell's House, 1924. Creator: Edward Hopper

Haskell's House, 1924. Creator: Edward Hopper
Haskell's House, 1924



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The Ashcan School, a group of American artists active in the early 20th century, captured the essence of urban life through their unique artistic style. Edward Hopper, one of the prominent figures associated with this movement, showcased his talent and vision through various masterpieces. In "A Foggy Night, " Hopper's oil on canvas painting from 1937, he skillfully portrays the mysterious atmosphere that envelops a city street during a foggy evening. The dimly lit lampposts create an eerie ambiance as shadows dance along the deserted sidewalks. Another notable work by Hopper is "Summer Day, Boston Public Garden" painted in 1923. This vibrant oil on canvas piece captures the lively scene of people enjoying a sunny day at the iconic public garden. The artist's attention to detail brings forth every nuance of light and shade amidst lush greenery. "Nursemaids, High Bridge Park" showcases Hopper's ability to depict everyday life with authenticity. Through this oil on canvas artwork, he presents nursemaids tending to children in a park setting. The composition exudes tenderness and care while highlighting social dynamics within society. Hopper's versatility shines through "Woman Churning Butter, " an intimate portrayal rendered on panel using oil paints. It depicts a woman engrossed in her domestic chores—a glimpse into rural life that contrasts sharply with his more urban-focused works. One cannot discuss Ashcan School without mentioning Robert Henri's masterpiece "Hester Street. " Painted in 1905 using oils on canvas, it captures Lower East Side tenement buildings bustling with activity—immigrants going about their daily lives against a backdrop of cramped living conditions. "Foggy Night, New York" further exemplifies Hopper's fascination with atmospheric effects and urban landscapes. With bold brushstrokes and striking contrast between light and dark tones, he creates an evocative scene where misty streets become hauntingly beautiful.