1924
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nude Study, Girl Standing on One Foot is a 1924 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person standing sideways, balancing on one foot. Their arms hang loosely at their sides, and the body is drawn in simple, smooth lines. The paper is plain, with just a few quick marks to show the shape and weight of the figure. The artist focused on the body’s natural curves and how it holds itself. The drawing looks like a quick study—maybe part of practice for a larger work. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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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