{"product_id":"philip-howard-francis-dixon-evergood-original-vintage-american-new-york-social-realism-philip-evergood-still-life-fruit-wpa-oil-painting-copy","title":"Philip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood Original Vintage American New York Social Realism Philip Evergood Still Life Fruit WPA Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal vintage still life impressionist oil painting, by noted American artist, Philip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood, (1901-1973).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood, originally named Howard Blashki, left an indelible mark on American art as a versatile painter, etcher, lithographer, sculptor, illustrator, and writer. Born in New York City in 1901, Evergood's artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of the Depression and World War II era, where he emerged as a prominent figure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergood's early life was marked by a fusion of cultural influences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbarking on a trajectory that intertwined education and artistic pursuits, Evergood attended various English boarding schools from 1909 onward, with a significant chapter at Eton and Cambridge University. However, in 1921, he redirected his path toward art, leaving Cambridge to study under Henry Tonks at the Slade School in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to New York in 1923, Evergood's artistic journey traversed both continents. He studied at the Art Students League of New York and explored Europe, honing his skills in Paris and immersing himself in various artistic endeavors, including studying engraving under Stanley William Hayter at Atelier 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year 1926 marked Evergood's return to New York, initiating a career fraught with challenges. Relief came when collector Joseph H. Hirshhorn acquired several of his paintings, providing a financial respite. Evergood contributed to WPA art projects from 1934 to 1937, creating notable murals like \"The Story of Richmond Hill\" and \"Cotton from Field to Mill.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing roles as both a music and art instructor until 1943, Evergood finally settled in Southbury, Connecticut, in 1952. A member of the Art Students League of New York and the National Institute of Arts and Letters, Evergood's life took a tragic turn in 1947 when a police officer was killed at his Greenwich Village home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergood's artistic influences encompassed a wide array of masters, including El Greco, Bosch, Goya, and Toulouse-Lautrec. His distinctive style was characterized by deliberate awkward drawing, spontaneous bold lines, and a sophisticated yet humorous approach. While he experimented with etching and lithography in the 1920s, his focus on original printmaking intensified after 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite fluctuations in his art style, Evergood's work consistently reflected a blend of reality and fantasy, marked by vitality, imagination, and incisive social commentary. His paintings, known for their cartoonish quality and paradoxical elements, navigated the contradictions of sophisticated intent matched with intentionally crude technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergood's legacy extends beyond his lifetime through numerous exhibitions and a presence in esteemed museum collections worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA list of museum collections housing Philip Evergood's artwork includes:\u003cbr\u003eVatican Museum\u003cbr\u003eSmithsonian\u003cbr\u003eTate Gallery, London\u003cbr\u003eBoston Museum of Fine Arts\u003cbr\u003eDallas Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eLos Angeles County Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eArt Institute of Chicago\u003cbr\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eMuseum of Modern Art, New York\u003cbr\u003eGeorgia Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eHunter Museum of American Art\u003cbr\u003eBrooklyn Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden\u003cbr\u003eMontclair Art Museum\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOrange County Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eTweed Museum of Art at the University of Minnesota, Duluth\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Kentucky Art Museum\u003cbr\u003eWhitney Museum of American Art\u003cbr\u003eJule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University\u003cbr\u003eBaltimore Museum of Art\u003cbr\u003eChrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA\u003cbr\u003eWorcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA\u003cbr\u003eColumbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH\u003cbr\u003eReynolda House Museum of American Art, Winston-Salem, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood\u003cbr\u003e(1901-1973)\u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1936\u003cbr\u003eStill Life, Fruit, and Pitcher Vase\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 25\" X 32 1\/4\"; without frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerso, there remains the label from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalcor Framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrames of Distinction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGramercy 5-9574\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e51 East 9th St.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving and building specialty frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the \"Marxist Internet Archive\" of WPA artists, there is an old magazine from 1937 with articles by artist contributors, (there is also an article\/question and answers written by Philip Evergood), and artist subject articles, as well as an ad from Falcor Framing, (matching the label, verso on the painting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/www.marxists.org\/history\/usa\/parties\/cpusa\/art-front\/v3n01-feb-1937-Art-Front.pdf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Art Front - The Artists’ Union Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Official organ of the Artists’ Unions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(WPA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVol. 3, No. 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeb 1937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. There is a small flaw in the upper right corner. No overpaints. Light clean to remove darkened orange tan varnish, within the last two years. Remnants of darkened varnish remain overall\/throughout indicating the painting may need another professional cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature is lower left; (only the beginning of the signature is still clearly visible). Original vintage antique hand-carved silver gilded frame, by Falcor framing is also in very good condition, with no obvious flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact Us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epacificfineart@gmail.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e424-259-3290\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pacific Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639274627260,"sku":null,"price":8999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0101\/9550\/1153\/files\/PhilipEvergoodStillLifeBBOr_d8fe9f61-747c-4fc8-a8e1-4965643eff33.jpg?v=1719369788","url":"https:\/\/pacific-fine-art.com\/products\/philip-howard-francis-dixon-evergood-original-vintage-american-new-york-social-realism-philip-evergood-still-life-fruit-wpa-oil-painting-copy","provider":"Pacific Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}