Study for "Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wase"

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

There is a drawing of two hands engaged in crafting or creating. The drawing features a pair of hands placed in the center of the composition. One hand is positioned slightly above the other. The hands seem to be interacting with folded pieces of material. Various geometric shapes and motifs decorate the lower part of the image. The artwork is executed in a monochrome palette, using strong lines to convey texture, volume, and shading. The artist used bold outlines and softer shading techniques to create a lively depiction of hands at work.