1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portrait of Robert Aitken, Second Stone is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a man with a serious face, wearing a thick fur coat. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and his expression looks thoughtful. The background is plain, with just a hint of a wall and some faint lines. The artist signed it "G.B." in the corner, and the title calls it a "second stone," which might mean this was a second try at the same portrait. The lines are bold, with dark shadows and light areas that make the face stand out. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro—the technique of using strong light and dark contrasts.
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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