{"product_id":"tennis-at-newport-george-bellows-1","title":"Tennis at Newport - George Bellows","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic oil painting by George Bellows depicting a social gathering at the Newport Casino in 1919, captured with expressive brushwork and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Bellows, a central figure of the Ashcan School, painted Tennis at Newport in 1919. This work captures a social gathering at the Newport Casino, a venue synonymous with the American elite during the early twentieth century. Bellows employs a vigorous, expressive brushwork that departs from the precise academic styles of the era, favouring a sense of immediate energy and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is busy, filled with figures dressed in the formal attire of the period. Spectators occupy the foreground and the shaded areas of the club building, creating a contrast between the bright, sun-drenched court and the dark, leafy surroundings. The artist uses a palette dominated by greens, whites, and deep shadows, which helps to define the spatial depth of the scene. While Bellows is often associated with gritty urban scenes of New York, this work demonstrates his ability to observe the leisure activities of the upper class with the same analytical eye he applied to boxing matches or street life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with loose, gestural strokes, suggesting the bustle of the crowd rather than individual portraits. The architecture of the club provides a structured backdrop, yet the overall effect remains one of fluid activity. Bellows manages to convey the atmosphere of a summer afternoon, where the heat and the social dynamics of the participants are palpable. This painting offers a glimpse into the social rituals of the American Gilded Age, documented through the lens of an artist who preferred raw observation over polished idealism.\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\/outbreak-kathe-kollwitz\" 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;\"\u003eOutbreak by Käthe Kollwitz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zusjes-in-avondkleding-bekijken-twee-jongemannen-anna-maria-kruijff\" 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;\"\u003eZusjes in avondkleding bekijken twee jongemannen - Anna Maria Kruijff by Anna Maria Stork Kruyff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGeorge Bellows artwork →\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":59147191157071,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147195121999,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147195154767,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147195187535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147195220303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147195253071,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147195285839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147195318607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147195351375,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147195384143,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147195416911,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147195449679,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tennis-at-Newport_Poster_CompositorV1_1792124140991.jpg?v=1792295399","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/tennis-at-newport-george-bellows-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}