1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
My Family, First Stone is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a family of four in a dimly lit room. The man stands in the back, arms crossed, while the woman sits on a couch with two kids—one on her lap and one on the floor. The woman’s dress is simple, and the kids look small and still. The whole scene feels rough and quick, like it was drawn fast. The sketch’s loose lines and dark shadows make it feel urgent, almost like a snapshot. The artist didn’t smooth out the details—it’s more about the mood than perfect shapes. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use 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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