1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Speicher Seated in a Chair is a 1924 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man sitting in a chair. He’s wearing a suit jacket, tie, and a patterned vest. His hands rest on his lap, and the background is dark with just a hint of a doorway or cabinet behind him. The artist focused on shadows and textures—notice how the vest and tie stand out against the dark. The style looks like it’s all about light and dark contrast. If you like this, check out chiaroscuro next—it’s the technique for using strong light and shadow.
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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