Nude Girl Reclining
1919
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nude Girl Reclining is a 1919 crayon by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman lying down, her body turned slightly toward us. The lines are loose and quick, focusing on her curves and the rough fabric she rests on. The background is just a dark, shadowy shape—no extra details. The artist used only black crayon, making the whole thing look like a quick sketch. The shading is simple but shows how the light hits her body. Next, check out Bellows, George to see how he worked in other mediums.
