John McCrady

Why Is John McCrady Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John McCrady was a Louisiana painter and printmaker. McCrady was born in Canton, Mississippi and was raised in the American South. After winning a scholarship from the Art Students League of New York for his "Portrait of a Negro," McCrady studied art with Thomas Hart Benton and Kenneth Hayes Miller. McCrady went on to become one of the best-known twentieth-century southern artists and was known for depicting scenes from the South, particularly images of southern African Americans. He also founded the McCrady Art School in 1942 on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Other Resources About John McCrady

• en.wikipedia.org

What Schools Are Affiliated With John McCrady?

John McCrady is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Mississippi