1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Splinter Beach is a 1916 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people gathered on a beach, with some standing and others sitting or lying down. In the background, there are buildings and a boat. The scene is depicted in a dark, muted color palette, with the figures and surroundings rendered in bold, expressive lines. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures lost in their own thoughts. The artist's use of lithography adds a sense of texture and depth to the image, drawing the viewer in. For more information on this technique, look up 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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