Paul Cadmus, Biography

Paul Cadmus,

painter known for his painstaking realist style that was often confrontational and controversial. His works include ?The Fleet's In?, a 1930's painting that depicted a group of prostitutes and a pair of soldiers in uniform who were obviously flirting with each other. He referred to himself as a ?literary painter.? Though he never enjoyed a wide following within ? or outside ? the art establishment, his influence is seen today in young artists.