Splinter Beach

Splinter Beach

Item Information

Title:
Splinter Beach
Description:
East River, New York. (Bellows) / From the time he arrived in New York, Bellows was fascinated by all aspects of urban life. He repeatedly drew and painted the physical features of the city, and was particularly enchanted with the rivers. In the case of the two dockside lithographs "Splinter Beach" and "River-Front" (M. 168), he related the swarms of "river rats" to their environment with detailed observations and a fine sense of humor. In keeping with the light-hearted mood evoked by the scene, the artist scraped his name into the black at the top of the charthouse on the passing tugboat. (Mason)
Artist:
Bellows, George, 1882-1925
Name on Item:
Geo Bellows
Date:
1916
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Lithographs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
George Bellows (1882-1925). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Beaches
Swimmers
Sunbathing
Waterfronts
Places:
New York > New York
Extent:
1 print : lithograph ; sheet 49 x 63 cm
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Notes:
Title from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Mason: M. 28; Bellows: B. 63
Additional information accompanying item: Signed in pencil.
Boston Public Library has a related drawing.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Albert H. Wiggin
Notes (date):
Date from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Mason, Lauris. "The lithographs of George Bellows : a catalogue raisonné." KTO Press, 1977, Millwood, N.Y.
Bellows, Emma. "George W. Bellows : his lithographs." A. A. Knopf, 1927, New York.
Accession #:
1941.1.155
Identifier:
06_05_000065
Barcode:
36666003814247