myron g. barlow (1873 - 1937)
Myron G. Barlow was an American painter and illustrator known for his genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes. He was began his artistic training at the Art Institute of Chicago. Later, he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he was influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.
Barlow worked as an illustrator for various publications, including Harper's Weekly, Scribner's Magazine, and The Saturday Evening Post. He also taught at the Art Students League in New York City.
Barlow's paintings often depicted everyday life, with a focus on working-class people and their surroundings. His use of color and light gave his paintings a sense of warmth and intimacy.
Barlow was a member of several art organizations, including the National Academy of Design, the Society of American Artists, and the American Watercolor Society. He received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime, including a gold medal at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
Today, his paintings can be found in several museums and institutions, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.
