Who painted Male Torso?

Male Torso was painted by George Bellows in 1916.

Where can I see Male Torso?

Male Torso is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Male Torso

George Bellows , 1916

Male Torso is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1935.272
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Male Torso is a 1916 print by George Bellows, an American artist associated with the Ashcan School. The work is a study of the human form, characterized by loose lines and simple shading.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man's torso, bent over a large rock or boulder, conveying a sense of movement through its expressive lines. The focus is on the shape and musculature of the body.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed in a rough, spontaneous style, with quick lines and basic shading, suggesting a rapid study of light and shadow on the human form.

History & Provenance

Signed and labeled as a 'study', Male Torso is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

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.