Little Girl in White (Queenie Burnett)
1907
George Wesley Bellows, famous for his gritty boxing matches and bustling city scenes, took a softer turn with this striking portrait of young Queenie Burnett. Painted in 1907, the girl stands out like a beacon in her crisp white dress and heavy black boots against a moody, dark background. Her wide-eyed, slightly apprehensive expression gives the piece a haunting realism that captures childhood innocence perfectly. It's a great example of how Bellows could master both the rough-and-tumble streets and the quiet dignity of a portrait.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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