Study for "Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wase"

1924

George Bellows

Associated Names
George Bellows

Artist, American, 1882 - 1925

There is a drawing of two hands engaged in crafting or creating. The drawing features a pair of hands placed in the center of the composition. One hand is positioned slightly above the other. The hands seem to be interacting with folded pieces of material. Various geometric shapes and motifs decorate the lower part of the image. The artwork is executed in a monochrome palette, using strong lines to convey texture, volume, and shading. The artist used bold outlines and softer shading techniques to create a lively depiction of hands at work.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2003

  • Leaving for the Country: George Bellows at Woodstock, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester; Terra Museum of American Art, Chicago, 2003-2004.

Bibliography

2003

  • Leaving for the country: George Bellows at Woodstock. Exh. cat. Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, 2003: 84-85.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Geo. Bellows / J.B.B. (Jean Bellows Booth)

Wikidata ID

Q64571204

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