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Boys Bathing, 1894 (oil on canvas)
488215 Boys Bathing, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Grinager, Alexander (1865-1949); 85.25 x 147.64 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Grinagers picture depicts a group of boys in various stages of undress about to enjoy the cool waters of the Mississippi River on a sunlit summer day. According to Grinager, the location is the river flats below the old Washington Avenue Bridge, near a shanty town known as Bohemian Flats, built by Scandinavian and Irish immigrants. Nearby was an old stone quarry, which served as a welcome playground for the neighborhood boys. Grinagers depiction of unidealized immigrant children looks forward to the urban realism of the Ashcan School. ); © Minneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grinager
Media ID 25194988
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grinager / Bridgeman Images
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Boys Bathing, 1894" by Alexander Grinager captures a nostalgic scene of young immigrant boys preparing to immerse themselves in the refreshing waters of the Mississippi River on a radiant summer day. The painting showcases an unidealized portrayal of these children, hinting at the emerging urban realism movement known as the Ashcan School. Grinager's masterpiece transports us to the river flats below the old Washington Avenue Bridge, where a shanty town called Bohemian Flats stood. This humble settlement was home to Scandinavian and Irish immigrants who sought solace and respite from their daily struggles. Adjacent to this community lay an abandoned stone quarry that served as a cherished playground for these neighborhood boys. As we gaze upon this artwork, we witness each boy at different stages of undress, eagerly anticipating their plunge into the cool waters. The sun illuminates their youthful faces and casts playful shadows across their bodies. Grinager's attention to detail allows us to feel both the warmth of sunlight and anticipation in the air. "Boys Bathing, 1894" is not merely a depiction of carefree childhood but also serves as a testament to resilience and adaptability in unfamiliar surroundings. Through his brushstrokes, Grinager immortalizes these immigrant children with sensitivity and authenticity—a timeless tribute capturing innocence amidst hardship.
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