Artwork
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nude Study, Girl Standing with Hand Raised to Mouth is a 1924 print by American artist George Bellows. It is a study of a nude female figure and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing woman, turned away from the viewer, with one hand raised to her mouth. Her pose conveys a sense of contemplation or introspection.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines and soft shading that captures the play of light and shadow on the figure, conveying a sense of movement and form.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924 by George Bellows, the print is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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.
