French, Jared, 1905-1988
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Jared French, a painter who specialized in the medium of egg tempera, was part of a circle of friends and colleagues, including Paul Cadmus and George Tooker, sometimes referred to as magic realists. French received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1925 before moving to New York City, where he befriended Cadmus. He married artist Margaret Hoening in 1937 and, with Cadmus, they formed the PaJaMa photographic collective. French relocated to Italy in 1961, where he remained until his death in 1988.
From the guide to the Jared French papers, 1921-1989, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Jared French (1905-1988), painter.
From the description of Jared French papers, 1921-1989. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702203165
Mural painter, sculptor, etcher, and draftsman; New York, N.Y.
Born in Ossining, N.Y. Studied at Amherst College and at the Art Students League.
From the description of Jared French papers, 1936-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86093812
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Subjects:
- Art, American
- Art, American
- Artists, American
- Art
- Art and state
- Federal aid to the arts
- LGBTQ resource
- Mural Painters
- Mural painting and decoration
- Mural painting and decoration, American
- Photography, Artistic
- Photography, Erotic
- Post office buildings
Occupations:
- Artists
Places:
- Virginia--Richmond (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Pennsylvania--Plymouth (as recorded)
