1907
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Society Ball [verso] is a 1907 charcoal by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a crowded ballroom in soft pastels and smudged charcoal. Women in long gowns and men in suits fill the room. The artist used quick, loose lines to catch the movement. This isn’t a polished portrait. It feels alive, like you could step into the party. Bellows loved showing lively scenes like this. If you like this style, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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