Usage of "Ashcan School"

A group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life.

Early 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life.

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Examples for "Ash Can"

Examples for "Ash Can"

The New Yorker, August 15, 1931 P. 7 International Artists Association next to International Ash Can Works. 
 The new yorker 

Sloan was one of the Eight early 20th century painters referred to as "The Black Gang", or "The Ash Can School." 
 The new yorker 

And a can of water half the size of an ash can! 
 O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 

Down this street and turn into the alley full of ash cans! 
 Writing for Vaudeville 

A movement for city beautification might well begin with ash cans. 
 The new yorker 

Usage of Ashcan School in English

The paintings are somewhat reminiscent of the Ashcan School. 
 The new yorker 

He was the star of the so-called Ashcan School, a group of artists whom Henri inspired to strive for realism. 
 Reuters 

Meanings of Ashcan School in English