1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Man in a Silk Hat is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark suit and top hat. His face is serious, with a mustache and a slight frown. One hand holds a folded piece of paper or a small object, while the other rests on his lap. The artist focused on the man’s sharp features and the texture of his clothes, using light and shadow to make them stand out. The hat and suit look formal, almost stiff, but the hand holding the paper adds a hint of movement. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this painting uses light and dark to create drama.
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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