1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Artists Judging Works of Art is a 1916 by George Bellows, depicting Party, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a group of artists gathered around a table, looking at artworks. They seem to be discussing and judging the pieces. The scene gives a glimpse into the life of artists at that time, possibly at the National Arts Club. To learn more about the artist's style and other works, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
George Bellows made several prints about the artist’s life, and of this one he wrote, “The result of a young artist’s first service on an official jury. For fear of offense none of the ‘likenesses’ will be painted out. They are whoever they are.” The scene probably takes place at the National Arts Club, a gathering spot for the Ashcan artists, but Bellows may have been recalling his service on the planning committee of the New York Armory Show in 1912, an important international art exhibition. Bellows included a self-portrait at the upper right and a portrait of artist Robert Henri seated at…
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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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