William Sartain

William Sartain
William Sartain in his studio, circa 1900
Born(1843-11-21)November 21, 1843
DiedOctober 25, 1924(1924-10-25) (aged 80)
NationalityAmerican
EducationPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Known forPainter
MovementOrientalist

William Sartain (November 21, 1843 – October 25, 1924) was an American artist, known for the moody tonalism of his paintings, and interests and influences that spanned Orientalism and the Barbizon plein air approach to art.[1] Friend to Thomas Eakins, son of artist John Sartain and brother to artist Emily Sartain, Sartain was one of the founders of the Society of American Artists and later became president of the New York Art Club.[2]

  1. ^ Ackerman, Gerald M. (1994). American Orientalists. www.acr-edition.com. ISBN 978-2-86770-078-1.
  2. ^ "William Sartain - Artist". Schwarz Gallery. Retrieved November 28, 2021.