Who painted The Kindliness Came Not from Her?

The Kindliness Came Not from Her was painted by George Bellows in 1922.

Where can I see The Kindliness Came Not from Her?

The Kindliness Came Not from Her is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Museum-quality prints of The Kindliness Came Not from Her are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Kindliness Came Not from Her

George Bellows , 1922

The Kindliness Came Not from Her is a crayon drawing by George Bellows. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in crayon: GEO BELLOWS.; lower center in graphite: THE KINDLINESS CAME NOT FROM HER.; lower center in graphite: 5 / 85 screen HL / The kind liness came not from her.; stamped lower right verso in blue: 32568

About this work

Overview

The Kindliness Came Not from Her is a 1922 drawing by George Bellows, executed in black conté crayon.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a tense scene between a woman in a long dress and three formally dressed men in a domestic setting, possibly a living room or parlor. The formal attire and setting suggest a significant social occasion or confrontation.

Technique & Style

Rendered in black conté crayon, the work showcases Bellows' skill in capturing nuanced expressions and interactions through subtle shading and linework.

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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.