Guy Pène du Bois

American(January 4, 1884 – 1958)

Works

Guy Pène du Bois (1884–1958) was an American painter, art critic, and student of Robert Henri, associated with the Ashcan School and known for his incisive depictions of modern American social life. His works frequently portrayed affluent society, café scenes, and figures rendered with a sleek, somewhat satirical elegance, blending realism with a wry psychological acuity. He was also a prolific writer and critic whose observations helped shape early 20th-century American art discourse.

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Conversation - Paris Cafe (Yvonne Pène du Bois)

1955

Artists in conversation