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Meanings of Ashcan school in inglés

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"
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The New Yorker, August 15, 1931 P. 7 International Artists Association next to International Ash Can Works.
The new yorker
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Sloan was one of the Eight early 20th century painters referred to as "The Black Gang", or "The Ash Can School."
The new yorker
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And a can of water half the size of an ash can!
O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921
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Down this street and turn into the alley full of ash cans!
Writing for Vaudeville
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A movement for city beautification might well begin with ash cans.
The new yorker
Usage of Ashcan school in inglés
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The paintings are somewhat reminiscent of the Ashcan School.
The new yorker
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He was the star of the so-called Ashcan School, a group of artists whom Henri inspired to strive for realism.
Reuters