Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by George Bellows, ink, 1921
Untitled, by George Bellows, ink, 1921

Untitled is an ink print by George Bellows. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

George Bellows's 1921 lithograph, Untitled, is a print depicting a horse-drawn carriage scene. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing urban life.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph shows a horse-drawn carriage with four occupants, one of whom is waving his hat. The relaxed atmosphere and early 20th-century attire evoke a sense of a bygone era.

Technique & Style

Bellows employed a rough, sketchy style to convey a sense of liveliness. The black-and-white drawing features blurred lines and a city street background with distant figures, characteristic of his realist approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1921, this work reflects Bellows's engagement with modern printmaking techniques, specifically lithography, a process that allows for mass production of detailed images.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Bellows

Artist

George Bellows

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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