Artwork
Evening, Nude on a Bed
Evening, Nude on a Bed 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
Evening, Nude on a Bed is a 1921 print by George Bellows, an American realist artist. It is a black-and-white depiction of a woman on a bed, rendered in a style that emphasizes contrasts of light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman sitting on a bed, surrounded by simple furnishings. The subject is a nude figure, treated with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow rather than detailed representation.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and volume through the use of shading, making the figure stand out against a dark background. The work exemplifies the chiaroscuro technique, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of three-dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Created in 1921, it represents a departure from Bellows' more typical urban scenes, applying his realist style to an intimate subject.
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.
