Artwork
Lady with a Fan
Lady with a Fan is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lady with a Fan is a 1921 lithograph by George Bellows, executed in black. It is a print that captures a seated woman in a simple, yet evocative setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman sitting in a chair, holding a fan, dressed in a long, flowing dress and a dark hat. The scene is characterized by a sense of quietude and simplicity, with the woman as the central figure.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is marked by loose, sketchy lines that convey a sense of spontaneity. The black-and-white medium emphasizes the composition's graphic qualities, focusing attention on the interplay of shapes and forms.
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.
