Portrait Of A Boy
1921
George Bellows, usually famous for his gritty, sweat-drenched boxing matches, takes a much quieter turn in this 1921 portrait. A young boy sits somewhat swallowed by a grand, floral-upholstered chair, his dark jacket contrasting sharply with a crisp white shirt and light trousers. His expression is serious and direct, capturing a candid moment of childhood stillness rather than a forced, polite smile. It’s a fantastic example of American Realism that proves Bellows could capture just as much intensity in a quiet room as he did in the boxing ring.
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