1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Old Billiard Player is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see an old man playing billiards in this painting. The man is focused on his shot, and his face is lined with age and experience. He seems to be a regular at the billiards table, and you can tell he's been playing for a long time. Check out the work of artist George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) for more like this.
An avid billiards fan, Bellows enjoyed playing matches among a circle of close friends that included his valued colleague and former painting instructor Robert Henri. Despite the careful characterization of the titular figure in this print, his identity remains unknown.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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.
See the richer artist page
