Artwork
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1937.486
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth is a 1924 print by American artist George Bellows. It is a study of a nude female figure and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing woman, turned away from the viewer, with one hand raised to her mouth. Her pose conveys a sense of contemplation or introspection.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines and soft shading that captures the play of light and shadow on the figure, conveying a sense of movement and form.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924 by George Bellows, the print is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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.
