Blue Morning

1908

Exhibition of Henri’s pupils: first wide notice

Together with other pupils of Henri he organizes an exhibition of mostly urban studies: many critics find them crudely painted, others welcome their audacity as a step beyond the work of his teacher; it brings him his first widespread notice. Other accounts say the exhibition was organized by Henri himself.

1909 · Distinción

the National Academy of Design

A year after his first success he becomes a member of the National Academy of Design.

1909

Teaches at the Art Students League

He teaches at the Art Students League of New York, although he is far more interested in pursuing a career as a painter. Other accounts say his teaching at the League began in 1910.

1910

Marries Emma Story

He marries Emma Story; she and their future daughters Anne and Jean will become the beloved subjects of his later paintings of domestic life.

1911

Daughter born: Anne Bellows Kearney

1911

Drawings for the magazine “The Masses”

From 1911 he contributes many drawings and prints to the socialist journal The Masses and sits on its editorial board, but he is often at odds with other contributors, believing that artistic freedom should trump any ideological editorial policy.