Artwork
Arrangement, Emma in a Room
Arrangement, Emma in a Room is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
George Bellows created the print *Arrangement, Emma in a Room* in 1921. The work presents a quiet domestic interior centered on a woman named Emma, rendered in Bellows’s characteristic realist style. The piece is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows Emma seated in a chair, dressed in an elaborate, lace‑trimmed costume. A nearby table holds a teapot and cups, while a window behind her admits a muted view of a cityscape, suggesting a connection between private and public spaces.
Technique & Style
Bellows employed swift, loose lines that give the image a sketch‑like quality, emphasizing gesture over fine detail. The print balances soft illumination with subtle chiaroscuro, allowing the light to fall on Emma’s face and surrounding objects while maintaining overall tonal harmony.
History & Provenance
After its completion, the print entered the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on view. Bellows’s reputation as a leading American realist of his era underpins the work’s inclusion in the museum’s collection of early twentieth‑century prints.
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.
