In 1951, he began illustrating children's books. Freeman was also a jazz musician and the brother of hotel entrepreneur Warren Freeman.Īs Freeman's career progressed, he lightened his palette and depicted more upbeat subjects. They often included images of showgirls, Bowery Boys, drunks, apple sellers, window washers and numerous citizens of the city that were down on their luck. His images depicted New York City, and the faces of the people he observed on the streets, in the theaters, and in the subways. Freeman was known for carrying a sketchbook with him wherever he went. Careerįrequent subjects of Freeman's included Broadway theater, politics, and the circus. He enrolled at the Art Students League of New York where he studied graphic design and lithography under John Sloan, Harry Wickey, and Kathryn E. He arrived at the city days before the stock market crash of 1929 and earned money as a dance band musician. He studied at the San Diego School of Fine Arts and, after graduation, he earned passage to New York by playing the cornet with a ship's orchestra. Louis, moved to New York City in late 1928. Freeman was born in San Diego, California.
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