Butts 1928

"Butts" (1928) is a portrait by American artist George Luks, known for his Ashcan School paintings depicting everyday life in New York City. The painting, currently in a private collection, features a young boy with a somber expression, captured in a loose, impressionistic style, characteristic of Luks' work. The dark background emphasizes the boy's pale face and the contrast of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism. Luks' paintings often captured the grit and humanity of the working class, making "Butts" a poignant example of his ability to portray the emotional complexities of his subjects.