Florence Sittenham Davey (Mrs. Randall Davey)
1914
George Bellows captured his friend's wife, Florence Davey, in this striking 1914 portrait, showcasing her poised elegance against a deep, moody green background. She wears a fashionable white outfit and a wide-brimmed hat with a green band, sitting confidently in a wicker chair. Bellows, a key figure of the Ashcan School known for gritty urban scenes, shows his versatility here with this refined composition. The bold contrast between her bright clothing and the dark backdrop makes her piercing gaze impossible to ignore.
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