Morning, Nude Sketch
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Morning, Nude Sketch is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a chair, facing the viewer. She's nude, with her legs crossed and her right hand resting on her knee. Her left hand is behind her head, and her hair is pulled back. The background is a plain, light color. The woman's body is rendered in soft, gentle lines, and her facial expression is calm and serene. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many works by American artists, including George Bellows.
