1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Amour is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two people embracing under a tree with heavy, leafy branches. The background has a dark, moody sky with faint light breaking through, and a few other figures in the distance by what looks like water. The couple’s bodies are smooth and softly shaded, while the tree and shadows are rough and textured. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the figures stand out against the gloomy background. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about deep shadows and bright spots to create drama. Try looking up chiaroscuro to see how other artists used it.
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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