In an Elevator

1916

George Bellows

Associated Names
George Bellows

Artist, American, 1882 - 1925

The image shows a group of people closely gathered together, predominantly displaying from their knees upwards. At the center, an older woman with a round face is seen, wearing a dark hooded garment that covers her hair and most of her neck. She has her eyes downcast and a neutral expression. Surrounding her are several individuals, including a woman with braided hair to her left and others in the background, mostly hidden with only their faces and upper bodies visible. One person is wearing a flat cap and a jacket with bold buttons. The background is dark and textured, lacking distinct features, indicating an enclosed space like an elevator.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1927

  • Bellows, Emma S. George W. Bellows: His Lithographs. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927, no. 94.

1977

  • Mason, Lauris. The Lithographs of George Bellows: A Catalogue Raisonné. Millwood, NY: KTO Press, 1977, no. 32.

1992

  • Mason, Lauris. The Lithographs of George Bellows: A Catalogue Raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1992, p. 76, no. 32.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: No 5; lower center in graphite: In an Elevator; lower right in graphite: Geo Bellows

Wikidata ID

Q65224703

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