Lady with a Fan
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lady with a Fan is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, holding a fan in her hands. She is wearing a long dress and has her hair styled in an updo. The background is a room with curtains and furniture. The woman's face is blurred, but her posture and the way she holds the fan suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist has used a range of colors to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
