Description
Morning, Seated Nude-George Bellows-1920s SignedLithograph
A lithograph on wove paper by American realist artist GeorgeWesley Bellows (1882-1925), titled Morning, Nude Sketch. The compositiondepicts a seated female figure. Bellows attended Ohio State University, trainedunder Robert Henri at the New York School of Art, and later taught at the ArtStudents League of New York. His work includes drawings, prints, and paintingsof urban life, sports, figure subjects, and modern American experience.
The print is signed in pencil by George Bellows at the lowerright and signed/inscribed by printer Bolton Brown at the lower left. The imagealso bears Bellows’s “GB” monogram within the composition. The lower rightmargin is marked “BFT 21,” associated with Bellows Family Trust provenance.Another impression of this lithograph is held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
The print is in good condition. The sheet shows minorhandling marks consistent with age. The bottom margin was trimmed unevenly. Unframed.Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Details • Medium: Lithograph on Japan paper • Artist: George Wesley Bellows • Title: Morning, Nude Sketch • Date: 1921 • Printer: Bolton Brown • Inscriptions:
– Pencil signature, George Bellows, lower right
– Pencil signature, Bolton Brown imp., lower left
– Pencil mark, BFT21, lower right margin
– In plate: GB monogram, in image
• Provenance:
– Bellows Family Trust
– Rachel Davis Auctions
• Framing: Unframed • Dimensions: 13 x 10.75 in • Condition Report: Good condition; minor handling marks; bottom marginunevenly trimmed; unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
