1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Study of Mary is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting outside, dressed in a high-collared dress with puffed sleeves. She’s holding something small in her hands, maybe a book or a letter. The background is blurry, with just a hint of trees and sky. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture her face and clothes, making it feel sketchy and alive. The shading is simple but shows her expression clearly. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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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