1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Life Study, Nude Woman Seated With Folded Hands is a 1917 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a seated woman with her legs crossed and hands resting in her lap. Her body is turned slightly, and her head tilts forward, giving a relaxed but focused look. The lines are loose and quick, with shading that suggests volume but not much detail. The artist focused on simple shapes and body language over fine details. The drawing feels like a quick study, almost like a snapshot of a pose. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
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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