With paintings like that it's hard to believe he wasn't accepted in art school.
I recall reading somewhere the Art School critiques of his admission portfolio - who ever it were - they hard assed the crap out his work. Clearly back then - you had to really excel to get into a limited position (unless you came from money or knew the right people).
you had to really excel to get into a limited position (unless you came from money or knew the right people).
Not unlike today, well, except for the 'excel' part! 🙄
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