Artwork
The Cigarette
The Cigarette is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Cigarette is a 1918 lithograph by George Bellows, created using a printing process that involves drawing directly on stone.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman reclining on a raised surface, with a man sitting beside her, holding a cigarette. The cluttered surroundings and dramatic shadows contribute to a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's sketchy appearance is characteristic of the medium, which involves transferring a drawn image from stone to paper, resulting in a print with a hand-drawn quality.
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.
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