Artwork
Mrs. Bellows Reading to Her Daughter Anne
Mrs. Bellows Reading to Her Daughter Anne is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. 'Mrs.
- Accession no.
- 1937.511
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
'Mrs. Bellows Reading to Her Daughter Anne' is a print created by George Bellows around 1913. It is a representation of a domestic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Emma Bellows, the artist's wife, reading to their daughter Anne. The scene captures a quiet, intimate moment between the two figures, conveying a sense of domestic closeness.
Technique & Style
The composition features a woman in dark attire seated on a chair, with a child in a white dress standing between her knees. A lamp on a nearby table casts a warm glow, adding to the sense of warmth and tranquility.
Context
The work reflects the artist's interest in depicting everyday life, particularly family moments, in early 20th-century America.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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