Artwork
Family
Family is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1936.625
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
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.
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.
Overview
The print 'Family' is a work by George Bellows, created in 1916. It is a representation of a quiet, intimate moment among three figures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts three people in close proximity, with a woman at the center wearing a patterned dress and headband. The figures are shown in a dimly lit setting, conveying a sense of domestic closeness.
Technique & Style
The print is characteristic of Bellows' realist style, capturing everyday life with straightforward clarity. The sketchy rendering and dim lighting create a sense of informality, diverging from the conventions of formal portraiture.
History & Provenance
'Family' is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It exemplifies Bellows' focus on domestic scenes within the context of early 20th-century American realism.
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.
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