Artwork
Elsie, Figure
Elsie, Figure is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1936.578
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways in a chair, her body turned slightly away.
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways in a chair, her body turned slightly away. She wears a dark, high-necked dress with a light shawl draped over her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a small object in her lap.
The artist left the background plain, focusing on the figure’s pose and clothing. The lines are loose and expressive, almost like a quick study.
Check out George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) for more sketches like this.
Overview
Elsie, Figure is a print created by George Bellows in 1921. It is a representation of a seated woman, captured in a simple yet expressive composition.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman sitting in a chair, turned slightly away from the viewer. She is dressed in a dark, high-necked dress with a light shawl over her shoulders, and holds a small object in her lap.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines, suggesting a quick study. The artist focused on the figure's pose and clothing, leaving the background plain and unadorned.
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.
