Object Details
Artist
John Sloan, born Lock Haven, PA 1871-died Hanover, NH 1951
Gallery Label
Here, the diverse inhabitants of Santa Fe gather for an evening of fun. The carousel whirls with bob-haired flappers aboard, while the Ferris wheel's lights glitter in the background above the crowd.
Best known for his sympathetic portrayal of urban life in New York in the early twentieth century, John Sloan began spending four months every summer in Santa Fe, New Mexico, starting in 1919. The Southwest offered a fresh landscape and novel experiences that inspired a new body of work.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Cyrus McCormick
Date
1924
Object number
1972.149
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
30 1/8 x 36 1/8 in. (76.5 x 91.6 cm.)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1st Floor, South Wing
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Figure group
Landscape\time\night
Recreation\carnival
Landscape\New Mexico\Santa Fe
Architecture Exterior\commercial\recreation
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1972.149