Family in a Surrey

c. 1921

George Bellows

Associated Names
George Bellows

Artist, American, 1882 - 1925

The image depicts a sketch of two people from the side, seated on an object resembling a seat. The view is from behind and to the side, highlighting the upper half of their bodies. The person on the left is in a slightly turned position, leaning forward with a visible smile. They have dark hair styled with a parting. The other person is seated to the right, with their back partially visible. They wear a dark hat and a long coat or jacket. The drawing style is sketch-like, with lines and curves suggesting motion, and the background consists of hatching and minimal linework.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Drawings from the National Gallery's Collection, Washington, D.C., 1985.

1997

  • Building a Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998, no. 67.

Inscriptions

lower left in black crayon: Seat; lower right in graphite: Geo.Bellows ESB [Emma Story Bellows]; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: B 310 NO

Wikidata ID

Q64571198

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