John August Groth

สถานที่: Chicago

เกิด: 1908

ความตาย: 1988

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John August Groth was an American illustrator and teacher, born on February 26, 1908, and passed away on June 27, 1988. He gained recognition as a war correspondent-illustrator, where he incorporated a technique he called the "speed line." John August Groth was the first art director of Esquire Magazine and taught at the Art Students League, the Pratt Institute, and the Parsons School of Design.

Career and Technique

began sketching intently during the Great Depression after studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. He learned to increase his speed by listening to sports on the radio and sketching the action as fast as he could. This technique, which he called the "speed line," allowed him to capture the essence of a scene quickly and efficiently. His break came when Arnold Gingrich, an editor for Esquire magazine, approached him at an art show in Chicago and offered him a position.

War Correspondent and Illustrator

developed a passion for war zones and covered six different wars, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was one of the first correspondents in Paris after its liberation and worked as a correspondent and illustrator for the Chicago Sun, Collier's, Sports Illustrated, and The Saturday Evening Post. His work can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Legacy and Teaching

taught a weekly class at the Arts Students League, where he passed on his skills to up-and-coming artists. He believed in thinking big and starting big, and encouraged his students to do the same. His legacy can be seen in the many artists he inspired, and his work continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of speed and accuracy. Some notable works by John August Groth include:

• Mine Sweep, a watercolor painting that showcases his "speed line" technique.
• Illustrations for classic books such as A Christmas Carol, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Gone with the Wind.
• Coverage of the liberation of Paris, where he beat out friend and rival Ernest Hemingway to get the scoop.

For more information about John August Groth and his work, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/John-August-Groth or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Groth.