Artwork
Seated Boy
Seated Boy is a drawing by George Bellows. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1950.452
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled 'Seated Boy', is a study by George Bellows of a youth in a relaxed pose.
Subject & Meaning
The boy is depicted sitting on the ground, leaning back on one hand with legs bent and crossed at the ankles, conveying a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Bellows's quick sketch captures the subject's wiry physique and expressive eyes, showcasing his ability to convey character through simple, gestural lines.
History & Provenance
The drawing was likely created as a study for one of Bellows's larger compositions, such as the lithograph 'River-Front', with the inscription 'raft' suggesting a connection to a figure on a raft in that work.
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.
