Artwork
The Old Rascal
The Old Rascal is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1937.490
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Old Rascal is a 1916 print by George Bellows, an American artist known for his realistic portrayals of urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene between a nude man and a clothed woman in old-fashioned attire, with the man's gentle touch on her head suggesting a quiet moment of connection.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the figures' faces and hands, creating a sense of depth and focus in the composition.
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.
Two Girls, first state
After the Bath III
Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself
Reducing, Small, Third Stone
The Toilet
Après le Bain II (After the Bath II)
The Dead Man (Der tote Mann)
Standing Nude Bending Forward, third state
Scène de cabinet particulier (planche en hauteur) (Scene in a Private Room) (vertical plate)
Statuette
At the Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt in "Phedre" (A la Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt dans "Phèdre")
Weary