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 spe…