Nude Woman
George Bellows, best known for his gritty, muscular boxing matches and bustling New York street scenes, takes a quiet turn here with this intimate study. The figure sits in a contemplative pose, her body rendered with soft, sweeping strokes that capture the weight and volume of flesh without losing a sense of grace. Signed and dated 1923 in the bottom corner, this piece shows Bellows mastering the human form just a couple of years before his untimely death at age 42. It’s a rare, peaceful moment from an artist usually associated with the rough-and-tumble energy of the Ashcan School.
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