{"product_id":"seated-female-nude-emma-story-bellows-george-bellows","title":"Seated Female Nude (Emma Story Bellows) - George Bellows","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking lithograph by George Bellows featuring his wife, Emma, rendered with expressive tonal contrasts and confident, gestural lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Bellows, a central figure in the early twentieth-century American art scene, produced this lithograph depicting his wife, Emma Story Bellows. The work demonstrates his technical command of the medium, which he adopted with enthusiasm during the latter part of his career. Bellows utilised the tonal range of lithography to create a contrast between the soft, modelled form of the figure and the more gestural, dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the seated subject, whose posture is relaxed yet deliberate. Bellows employs varied line weights to define the contours of the body, while the background is rendered with energetic, vertical strokes that suggest a curtain or draped interior setting. The artist avoids excessive detail, preferring to capture the essence of the form through light and shadow. This approach reflects his training under Robert Henri, who encouraged a direct and unvarnished style of observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Story Bellows was a frequent subject for the artist, appearing in numerous paintings, drawings, and prints throughout their marriage. In this specific work, the intimacy of the domestic setting is balanced by the formal qualities of the printmaking process. The use of lithographic crayon allows for a velvety texture, particularly in the darker areas of the composition, which provides a sense of depth without relying on traditional perspective. The print is a clear example of Bellows's ability to combine academic precision with a modern, expressive sensibility. His work in this medium remains highly regarded for its contribution to the revival of lithography in America during the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/advertisement-of-the-new-bavaria-beer-ivan-bilibin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAdvertisement of the New Bavaria beer - Ivan Bilibin — Ivan Bilibin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Bellows","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58618691551567,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58619135557967,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58619135590735,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58619135623503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58619135656271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58619135689039,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58619135721807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58619135754575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58619135787343,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58619135820111,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58619135852879,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58619135885647,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Seated-Female-Nude-Emma-Story-Bellows-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788176779066.jpg?v=1788177730","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/seated-female-nude-emma-story-bellows-george-bellows","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}