1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
In the Park, Dark is a 1916 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph shows a busy park at night. People of all ages walk, talk, and sit on the grass. Some carry umbrellas, while others hold bags or babies. The scene is dark, with only a few faint lights in the distance—maybe a building or streetlamp. The artist uses bold black lines to create shapes, making the scene feel lively but also a little rough. The dark background makes the figures stand out, like they’re caught in a quick snapshot. Next, check out how this was made with 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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