1920
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies of Jean is a 1920 graphite by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a person’s face in profile. The lines are simple and rough, focusing on the shape of the head, ears, and neck. The paper is plain, and the drawing looks like it was made fast—maybe even while the artist was thinking. The artist left some extra marks around the face, like a tiny study of an eye and mouth in the corner. These little sketches show how they were practicing or testing ideas. If you like this sketchy style, look up Bellows, George.
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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