1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Elsie Reading to Emma, First Stone is a 1921 by George Bellows, depicting Reading, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows two women, Elsie and Emma, in a quiet moment together. Elsie is reading to Emma, who looks comfortable and relaxed. This quiet scene is interesting because it shows a peaceful moment between two people, and the way the light falls on their faces is soft and gentle. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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