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John Sloan
American painter (–)
For other people named John Sloan, see John Sloan (disambiguation).
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| Born | John French Sloan ()August 2, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, () (aged&#;80) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Education | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Known&#;for | Painting, Etching |
| Notable work | McSorley's Bar, (), Sixth Avenue Elevated at Third Street, (), Wake of the Ferry, (), and Hairdresser's Window, () |
| Movement | Ashcan School |
| Awards | Gold Medal () |
John French Sloan (August 2, – September 7, ) was an American painter and etcher.
He is considered to be one of the founders of the Ashcan school of American art. He was also a member of the group known as The Eight. He is best known for his urban genre scenes and ability to capture the essence of neighborhood life in New York City, often observed through his Chelsea studio window.
Sloan has been called the premier artist of the A