Bessie Marsh Brewer facts for kids

Bessie Marsh Brewer (1884–1952) was a talented artist who created many different types of art. She was a Canadian-American printmaker, painter, sculptor, and teacher. She learned her skills at famous art schools in New York City. Bessie Marsh Brewer was known for her realistic and natural art.

Becoming an Artist

Bessie Marsh Brewer was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1884. She later moved to the United States. There, she studied art at two important schools.

Art Education and Teachers

Bessie attended the New York School of Applied Design for Women. This school helped women learn skills for jobs in art and design. She also studied at the Art Students League of New York. This league is a well-known art school where many famous artists have learned.

At the Art Students League, Bessie learned from two important teachers: Robert Henri and John French Sloan. These artists were known for painting everyday life. They taught Bessie to observe the world around her.

Illustrating for Magazines

Bessie Marsh Brewer used her artistic skills to illustrate for popular magazines. To "illustrate" means to create pictures for books or magazines. She drew for well-known publications like Century, Phoenix, Collier's, and St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a very popular magazine for children.

Showing Her Art

Bessie Marsh Brewer's art was shown in important exhibitions. This helped people see her work and learn about her talent.

The Armory Show of 1913

One of the most famous art shows Bessie participated in was the 1913 New York Armory Show. This show was a very big deal in the art world. It introduced modern art to America. Bessie showed three of her drawings there: The Furnished Room, Curiosity, and Putting Her Monday Name on Her Letterbox.

Art Styles She Used

Bessie Marsh Brewer created art in several styles. These styles helped her show the world as it truly was.

• Realism: This style focuses on showing things exactly as they appear in real life.
• Representation: This means her art clearly showed recognizable objects or people.
• Naturalism: This style is similar to realism. It focuses on showing subjects in their natural settings.

Awards and Recognition

Bessie Marsh Brewer received an award for her hard work. In 1922, she won an award from the New York School of Applied Design for Women. This award was for her skills in commercial art. Commercial art is art created for businesses, like advertisements or illustrations for products.

See also

• List of artists in the Armory Show