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The Kindliness Came Not from Her, by George Bellows, crayon, 1922

The Kindliness Came Not from Her

George Bellows

1922

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Kindliness Came Not from Her is a 1922 crayon by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
George Bellows
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with four individuals in a room. A woman stands in the doorway, wearing a long dress with a dark shawl draped over her shoulders. She faces three men, who are dressed in suits and stand in front of a chair. The room's interior features a patterned rug, a chair, and a wall with a window and an arched doorway. The woman's attire and the men's formal clothing suggest a formal occasion or gathering. The setting appears to be a domestic space, possibly a living room or parlor. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Bellows, George.

About the artist

Portrait of George Bellows
Artist

George Bellows

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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