1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
New Society Dinner Card is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man standing in front of a large white winged horse, holding a martini glass in his right hand. The man is shirtless and wearing pants, with his left arm at his side. The horse has its head down, and its wings are spread out behind it. In the background, there is a tree on the left side of the painting, and the sky is light-colored. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold lines and contrasting colors. The man and horse are rendered in a realistic manner, while the background is more stylized. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the man and horse are about to spring into action. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up 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.
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