George Bellows

The Drunk
1923–1924

A black and white etching depicting a dramatic scene with three figures. In the center, a man in period clothing appears to be in a struggle with a woman to his right, gripping her wrist as she leans back with a distressed expression. To his left, another woman is slumped on the ground, seemingly unconscious. The background suggests an interior space with a fallen chair, indicating a chaotic or violent event. The artwork is detailed, with strong contrasts and expressive poses, conveying a sense of movement and tension.

A black and white etching depicting a dramatic scene with three figures. In the center, a man in period clothing appears to be in a struggle with a woman to his right, gripping her wrist as she leans back with a distressed expression. To his left, another woman is slumped on the ground, seemingly unconscious. The background suggests an interior space with a fallen chair, indicating a chaotic or violent event. The artwork is detailed, with strong contrasts and expressive poses, conveying a sense of movement and tension.

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Date
1923–1924

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 22 3/4 × 17 1/2in. (57.8 × 44.5 cm) Image: 15 5/8 × 13in. (39.7 × 33 cm)

Accession number
96.159

Edition
Ed. 50 | Second state

Publication
Printed by Bolton Brown

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Herbert and Phyllis Ross

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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George Bellows
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