1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Statuette is a 1917 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a barefoot woman standing sideways, leaning on a rough wooden table. Her right hand rests on the tabletop, while her left arm hangs loose. On the table sits a small, odd-shaped object—maybe a toy or a carving—next to a striped cloth. The background is dark and blurry, making her the only clear figure. The artist focused on simple shapes and shadows to show her body’s curves. The sketch feels quick, like a study rather than a finished work. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
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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