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Frederic Clay Bartlett
A Chicago Renaissance Man: The Life and Art of Frederic Clay Bartlett Frederic Clay Bartlett, born in 1873 into a burgeoning era of American industrial prosperity, was more than simply an artist; he was a pivotal figure in establishing Chicago as a vibrant center for modern art. His story is one interwoven with the city’s own growth, from its dazzling display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition to its emergence as a haven for prog
ressive artistic thought. Born into privilege – his father, Adolphus Clay Bartlett, was a leading figure in the hardware industry and originator of the True Value label – Frederic possessed both the means and the inclination to pursue a life dedicated to aesthetic exploration. While he received early education at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, and Harvard School for Boys in Chicago, it was the immersive experience of the…