Helen Farr Sloan | |
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 Helen at the Easel, 1947 by John Sloan | |
| Born | Helen Farr February 24, 1911 New York City, New York |
| Died | December 13, 2005 (aged 94) Wilmington, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | John Sloan |
| Alma mater | Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Painting, philanthropy |
| Style | Realistic, expressionistic |
| Spouse | John Sloan |
Helen Farr Sloan (24 February 1911 – 13 December 2005) was a patron of the arts, educator, accomplished artist, and the second wife of artist John Sloan.
For over fifty years, Helen Farr Sloan quietly created a remarkable profile as an American philanthropist. Following the 1951 death of her husband, John Sloan, one of the most famous American artists of the twentieth century, Helen organized the artist’s estate and turned it into a philanthropic instrument to serve local, regional, national, and international arts constituencies.[1] She was particularly known for her support for women entering the fields of art history and museum studies.