Painter

Reginald Marsh

Reginald Marsh was an American painter and illustrator known for energetic scenes of New York City crowds, Coney Island, burlesque theaters, and street life.


Reginald Marsh quick facts

A concise reference for his work, materials, and painting approach.

Reginald Marsh quick facts
Born1898 · Paris, France
Died1954 · Dorset, Vermont, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Paint mediaEgg tempera · Oil paint
Common subjectsConey Island, crowds, burlesque theaters, the Bowery, and everyday New York life
Known forUrban realism shaped by Old Master composition and modern city observation

Sources: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Smithsonian: Coney Island Beach, and Smithsonian: George Tilyou's Steeplechase.