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Emma, Elsie and Gene, by George Bellows, 1921

Emma, Elsie and Gene

George Bellows

1921

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Emma, Elsie and Gene is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
George Bellows
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts three individuals, two women and a man, seated in a room. The woman on the left is dressed in a dark dress with a white collar, while the woman on the right wears a lighter-colored dress. The man, positioned behind them, is attired in dark clothing. The scene is set against a backdrop of a room with a couch or chair, although the details of the furniture are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting appears to be one of quiet contemplation, with the subjects engaged in a moment of introspection. This work is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of George Bellows
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.

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