Artwork
The Garden of Growth
The Garden of Growth is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1936.561
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Garden of Growth is a 1923 print by American artist George Bellows, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of naked figures, ranging from children to adults, amidst a dense, shadowy forest, intertwined with vines and branches, under a dark sky with a single bird in flight.
Technique & Style
Bellows employs chiaroscuro, utilizing deep blacks and stark whites to create dramatic contrasts, with some figures merging into the shadows, producing a chaotic, narrative scene that blends human and natural elements.
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.
