1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Fantasy is a 1916 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two figures in a dimly lit room. One person, wearing a hat and coat, leans over a bed where a child lies under a blanket. The other figure stands nearby, holding something in their hand. The lighting is uneven, with dark shadows and bright spots that make the scene feel tense. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to guide your eye. This technique is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about deep shadows and sharp light to create drama. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how other artists used it.
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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