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Night

Explore Alice Neel’s ‘Night,’ a haunting expressionist painting of 1959. Dark hues & dramatic light capture isolation & hope. Discover this evocative work by a master portraitist.

Alice Neel (1900-1984): Discover the raw honesty & emotional depth of this iconic American portraitist. Explore her powerful, expressive paintings!

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Born: January 28, 1900, in Merion Square, Pennsylvania
  • Parents: George Washington Neel (accountant) and Alice Concross Hartley Neel
  • Family moved to Colwyn, Pennsylvania in early 1900s.
  • Fourth of five children; experienced the loss of her older brother, Hartley, at a young age.
  • Raised in a middle-class family with limited expectations for women.
  • Graduated high school and took a clerical position to support her family.
  • Studied art classes in Philadelphia by night.
  • Enrolled in the fine art program at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now Moore College of Art & Design) in 1921.
  • Rejected Impressionism, embracing the Ashcan School of realism, influenced by Robert Henri.
  • Won honorable mention twice for painting and received the Kern Dodge Prize in 1925.
  • Graduated from Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1925.

Marriage, Havana, and Early Career

  • Married Cuban painter Carlos Enríquez on June 1, 1925.
  • Moved to Havana, Cuba, where she was embraced by the Cuban avant-garde movement.
  • Developed her political consciousness and commitment to equality in Havana.
  • Exhibited with her husband in the XII Salon des Bellas Artes in 1927 alongside prominent Cuban artists like Eduardo Abela and Marcelo Pogolotti.
  • Had her first solo exhibition in Havana (date unconfirmed).
  • Daughter, Santillana, was born in 1926 but tragically died of diphtheria the following year.

Return to the United States and Personal Struggles

  • Returned to the United States with her second daughter, Isabella Lillian (Isabetta), in 1927.
  • Carlos Enríquez left for Cuba, taking Isabetta with him.
  • Suffered a nervous breakdown and attempted suicide following these losses.
  • Hospitalized and placed in the suicide ward of Philadelphia General Hospital.
  • Returned to her parents' home after being deemed stable in 1931.
  • Later relationships were tumultuous, resulting in two more children.

Artistic Style and Major Themes

  • Style: Expressionistic use of line and color; psychological acuity; emotional intensity.
  • Subject Matter: Primarily portraits of friends, family, lovers, poets, artists, and strangers.
  • Themes: Motherhood, loss, anxiety, the human condition, social commentary.
  • Notable works include "Well Baby Clinic," a bleak portrayal of mothers and babies in a maternity clinic.
  • Her portraits often challenged traditional depictions of women, employing a female gaze to illustrate their awareness of objectification.

Recognition and Legacy

  • Initially overlooked during the rise of Abstract Expressionism.
  • Gained significant critical recognition in the 1970s.
  • Received a National Women’s Caucus for Art award from President Jimmy Carter in 1979.
  • Called "one of the greatest portrait artists of the 20th century" by Barry Walker, curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
  • A retrospective exhibition of her work was organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 2010.
  • Her work continues to be celebrated for its honesty, psychological depth, and powerful depictions of human experience.
  • Died: October 13, 1984.
Alice Neel

Alice Neel

1900 - 1984 , United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Alice Neel
  • Nationality: American
  • Date Of Birth: 1900
  • Date Of Death: 1984
  • Place Of Birth: Merion Square, United States of America
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Well Baby Clinic
    • Kate Millett
    • Sam and Richard
  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Expressionism, Realism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Robert Henri']
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