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TITLE:
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Bohemian Girl
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WORK DATE:
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1939
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CATEGORY:
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Paintings
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MATERIALS:
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Tempera and oil on masonite panel
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MARKINGS:
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Signed upper left: "John Sloan" underneath "Frans Hals". Initialed and dated upper right: "© JS 1939". Oil panel verso: "Kidding Frans Hals/John Sloan/Santa Fe, Aug. 1939."
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SIZE:
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h: 37 x w: 24 in / h: 94 x w: 61 cm
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REGION:
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American
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STYLE:
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American Scene: Social Realism (ca. 1900-1940s)
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DESCRIPTION:
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Condition: Surface of the work is slightly dirty. Rather significant frame abrasion along all four edges, particularly along upper and lower edge resulting in a few minor areas of loss to surface paint. One significant 3 3/4in. long scratch, causing minor loss to surface paint, located 8in. from lower edge and 8in. from left side. A few small light scratches throughout. A number of areas of staining throughout, particularly along upper and lower margins. A few small areas of stable craqueleur throughout. No evidence of inpainting when examined under u.v. light. Panel verso: Rather significant small areas of staining throughout. Frame abrasion along all four edges. Otherwise, good condition overall.
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PROVENANCE:
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John Sloan's 'Bohemian Girl' included in artist's Catalogue Raisonee, listed as #1086. Copy of Catalogue Raisonee entry with photo attached to panel verso.
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EXHIBITION HISTORY:
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'Bohemian girl' featured in 'Kidding the Old Masters' exhibition, Santa Fe 1939
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