Artwork
Nude Study, Girl Standing on One Foot
Nude Study, Girl Standing on One Foot is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left on stone: - Geo Bellows -; lower left in graphite: Bolton Brown imp.; lower center in graphite: Study.; lower right in graphite: Geo Bellows; lower center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 14 x 20 1/2
About this work
Overview
Nude Study, Girl Standing on One Foot is a 1924 lithograph by George Bellows, created using black ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude figure standing on one leg, with arms relaxed by their sides. The artist captured the natural curves and balance of the body using simple, fluid lines, suggesting a focus on the figure's form and posture.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features quick, economical marks that convey the shape and weight of the figure, indicating a spontaneous study. The simplicity of the composition and the use of smooth lines reflect the artist's emphasis on capturing the essential qualities of the pose.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
