George Copeland Ault: The Lonely Geometry of Night George Copeland Ault (1891-1948) occupies a unique position within American painting history, often grouped alongside Precisionists like Charles Sheeler and Ralston Crawford—though his artistic vision possessed a distinctive character that transcended mere stylistic imitation. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, into a wealthy family steeped in literary tradition, Ault’s formative years were spent navigating the complexities of London society where he honed his artistic skills at the Slade School of Art and St John's Wood School of Art. Returning to th…