1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Novitiate is a 1916 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting, titled "The Novitiate," depicts three women in dark robes standing together. The woman on the left holds a book, while the woman in the middle points to it. The woman on the right looks down at the book. The background is dark, with some light shining down on the women. The painting is done in a dark, moody style, with deep shadows and highlights. The women's faces are serious and contemplative, and their robes are simple and unadorned. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the women and the book. The overall effect is one of quiet reverence and contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up George Bellows.
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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