Artwork
The Cigarette
The Cigarette is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: No 15.; lower center in graphite: The Cigarette; lower right in graphite: Geo Bellows
About this work
Overview
The Cigarette is a 1918 lithograph by George Bellows, created using a printing process that involves drawing directly on stone.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman reclining on a raised surface, with a man sitting beside her, holding a cigarette. The cluttered surroundings and dramatic shadows contribute to a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's sketchy appearance is characteristic of the medium, which involves transferring a drawn image from stone to paper, resulting in a print with a hand-drawn quality.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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