Caricature of Everett Shinn 

George Luks rendered this caricature of Everett Shinn in watercolor. The Ashcan School, to which both artists belonged, sought to capture the vibrancy and grit of urban life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Luks and Shinn, like many of their contemporaries, were interested in portraying the individual within the context of modernity, exploring themes of identity and alienation. Both artists found themselves, at times, conflicted between embracing commercial success and maintaining their artistic integrity. This tension played out differently for each of them. The artwork provides insight into their relationship, capturing Shinn's distinctive style and personality through Luks's eyes. The exaggerated features and bold lines of the caricature reflect not only Luks' artistic style but also the cultural milieu of the time, where caricature was often used to critique and satirize public figures. The image is both a personal portrait and a commentary on the art world of their time.