Artwork
Jean in a Black Hat
Jean in a Black Hat is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jean in a Black Hat is a 1924 lithograph by George Bellows, executed in black on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jean Bellows, the artist's wife, wearing a black hat and gazing directly at the viewer. It is one of multiple portraits Bellows created of his spouse, reflecting his tendency to draw inspiration from his personal life.
Technique & Style
The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that involves transferring an image from a stone or metal plate to paper.
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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.
