Little Girl in White (Queenie Burnett) (1907)
Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
More about this artwork
George Wesley Bellows' portrait, “Little Girl in White (Queenie Burnett),” painted in 1907, captures the essence of quiet introspection and subtle grace. In this evocative artwork, we see a young girl, identified as Queenie Burnett, depicted standing against a dark, unembellished background that starkly contrasts with her luminous white dress. The simplicity of the setting enhances the subject's youthful innocence and the detailed rendering of her attire.Bellows masterfully portrays Queenie with a serene yet somewhat guarded composure, her body posed in a slight turn as if caught in a moment of thought. The light source illuminating her figure casts gentle shadows and highlights the delicate fabric of her dress, which falls softly around her small frame. The dark stockings and the careful positioning of her hands add a formal quality to the otherwise soft and gentle depiction.This painting not only demonstrates Bellows' skill in capturing the subtleties of human expressions and form but also reflects the social and cultural nuances of early 20th-century America through the attire and demeanor of his subject.
Delivery
Returns
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City. He became, according to the Columbus Museum of Art, "the most acclaimed American artist of his generation".