Timeline

1870

Born in Philadelphia, PA

1890

Attended Central High School in Philadelphia along with John Sloan and the collector Albert C. Barnes

1891

Became an artist-reporter for the Philadelphia Record

1892 - 1895

Worked for the Philadelphia Press with John Sloan, George Luks, and Everett Shinn

1895

Traveled to France and The Netherlands

1898

Accompanied the US.Army to Cuba to record the Spanish-American War for McClure's Magazine

1904

Gave up illustration in order to devote himself to painting

1906

Made a second trip to Europe

1908

Returned to New York to prepare for an exhibition of paintings by The Eight

1913

Served as chairman of the committee that selected American art for the Armory Show

1917

Was first president of the Society of Independent Artists

1925 - 1932

Divided his time between New York and France, but he continued his involvement in the New York art world and his friendship with other artists associated with The Eight

1938

Died in Westport, CT