Background
Solman, Joseph was born on January 25, 1909 in Vitebsk, Russia. Came to the United States 1912. Son of Nathan and Rose (Peskin) Solman.
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Solman, Joseph was born on January 25, 1909 in Vitebsk, Russia. Came to the United States 1912. Son of Nathan and Rose (Peskin) Solman.
National Academy of Design, 1930.
Joseph is a founder of The Ten, a group of New York City Expressionist painters.
His best known works include his "Subway Gouaches" depicting travellers on the New York subways.
In 1934, Solman had his first one-man show, much influenced by the French modern artist Georges Rouault.
In 1964, The Times, discussing his well-known subway gouaches, called him a “Pari-Mutuel Picasso.”
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Member National Academy of Design (treasurer 1979-1985, academician, since 1974), Federation of Modern Painters & Sculptors (executive board 1968-1989). Fellow (life) Art Student League.
Married Ruth Romanofsky (deceased July 1999). Children: Paul, Ronni.