Jessie Beard Rickly facts for kids
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Jessie Beard Rickly
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Jessie Beard
October 5, 1895 Poplar Bluff, Missouri
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| Died | August 24, 1975 (aged 79) Saint Louis, Missouri
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University, St. Louis School of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | American regionalism |
Jessie Beard Rickly (born 1895, died 1975) was an American artist. She helped start the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony.
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About Jessie Beard Rickly
Jessie Beard was born on October 5, 1895, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She later became Jessie Beard Rickly after marrying Francis Rickly.
Jessie loved art from a young age. She studied at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. Her teachers there included famous artists like Oscar E. Berninghaus. This is also where she met another artist, Aimee Schweig. They became good friends.
Jessie also went to Harvard University to study more. In the 1920s, she took painting classes at the Provincetown art colony. These classes focused on plein air painting. This means painting outdoors, directly from nature. Her teacher was Charles Webster Hawthorne.
Starting the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony
The early 1930s were a tough time in America. This period was known as the Great Depression. Many people faced difficulties. During this time, the Provincetown art colony closed.
Jessie Beard Rickly had an idea. She teamed up with her friend Aimee Schweig and artist Bernard E. Peters. Together, they decided to create a new art community. They started the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. This colony became a place for artists to work and share ideas. Jessie Rickly was part of the colony until 1935.
The New Hats and Regionalism
After leaving the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony, Jessie Rickly continued to be active in the art world. She helped organize a group of artists called The New Hats. This group supported a style of art known as Regionalism.
Regionalism was an art movement that showed scenes from everyday American life. Artists often painted landscapes, towns, and people from their local areas. Jessie Rickly was also a member of the St. Louis Artists' Guild. This was another important group for artists in her area.
Later Life and Legacy
Jessie Beard Rickly passed away on August 24, 1975, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her artwork is still admired today. You can find her paintings in important collections. These include the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Her work helps us understand American art during her time.
