1924
charcoal
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for Nude with Hexagonal Quilt is a 1924 charcoal by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people in a room. One is sitting on a chair, naked, with a quilt draped over their lap. The other stands nearby, facing them, with their back to us. The walls have a simple pattern, and there’s a small table with a few scattered objects. The artist used quick, loose lines to sketch the figures and background. The charcoal work looks rough, almost like a fast draft. Next, look up scumbling to see how artists create texture with brushstrokes.
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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