Tennis

Tennis

George Bellows

1920

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a lively outdoor game of tennis. Players in old-fashioned clothes stand on a cracked court, some swinging rackets while others watch. In the background, a group sits on a bench under trees, chatting or resting. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. The court looks worn, and the players seem caught mid-action. Check out how this was made using lithography.

More by George Bellows

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app