The Newsboy
1908
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1908
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows a young boy in a dark jacket and white shirt, looking directly at the viewer. He has short, dark hair and is holding a newspaper in his hands. The background is a muted gray-brown color. The boy's expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be looking right through the viewer. The painting's style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the subject's likeness rather than creating a highly detailed or realistic image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up George Bellows (American, 1882–1925).
