Reginald Marsh captured the vibrant, often gritty, pulse of New York City life in the 1920s and 30s, from crowded Coney Island beaches to the burlesque stage.
Born in Paris in 1898 to American artist parents, Reginald Marsh quickly became synonymous with the bustling energy of New York City. His father, Frederick Dana Marsh, was a muralist known for depicting modern industry, while his mother, Alice Randall, was a miniaturist. The family moved to Nutley, New Jersey, when Marsh was two, and he later attended Yale University, where he honed his skills as a star illustrator and cartoonist for *The Yale Record*. After graduating in 19…
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