The Lovers that Passed Him By
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Lovers that Passed Him By is a 1923 by George Bellows, depicting clothed male, naked female, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows two people walking past a man sitting on a bench. He looks sad. The man's emotions are subtle, but noticeable, which makes this work interesting because it tells a quiet story. The story is not overly dramatic, just a simple moment. This moment is what makes the painting relatable. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
