1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In an Elevator is a 1916 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows four people crammed into a small, dark space. One person in the center wears a long coat and hood, while the others—two men and a woman—stand close, holding hats or bags. The lines are rough, almost like quick scribbles, giving the scene a tense, crowded feel. The title says it’s set *in an elevator*, which explains the tight space. The artist used a scratchy, uneven style that makes the figures look hurried or uneasy. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
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