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Family, by George Bellows, 1916

Family

George Bellows

1916

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Family is a 1916 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
George Bellows
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people close together in dim light. The woman in the middle wears a patterned dress and a headband, looking slightly upward. The man on the left has his arm around her, and the person on the right holds what looks like a long object, maybe a cane or staff. The artist signed it "George Bellows" in the corner. The title is just "Family," but the scene feels more like a quiet moment than a formal portrait. If you like this style, check out George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) for more of his work.

About the artist

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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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