George Wesley Bellows (1882 - 1925)

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George Wesley Bellows

George Wesley Bellows was an American realist painter, renowned for his vivid portrayals of urban life in New York City. Born on August 12, 1882, in Columbus, Ohio, Bellows moved to New York in 1904, where he became a central figure in the Ashcan School of painting. This group was known for its realistic and often gritty depictions of everyday city life. Bellows captured dynamic scenes ranging from boxing matches to bustling street views, applying vigorous brushwork that conveyed movement and emotion.

One of Bellows' most celebrated series was his boxing paintings like "Stag at Sharkey’s," which encapsulate the raw, dynamic energy of illegal prizefights in early 20th-century New York. Beyond the ring, his works such as "New York" and "Pennsylvania Excavation" reflected the rapid transformations of urban landscapes. His adaptation of lithography also marked a significant contribution to American art, offering a new medium for expressive possibilities.

Bellows' art is preserved in major institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His ability to depict the vibrancy and complexity of urban life makes his work a valuable part of American art history.

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Date and place of birt:12 august 1882, Columbus, USA
Date and place of death:8 january 1925, New York City, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Engraver, Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:American Realism, Ashcan School, Realism

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Mary Henry (Dill) (1913 - 2009)
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R. H. Quaytman (1961)
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Rolland Harve Golden (1931 - 2019)
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Deborah Kass (1952)
Deborah Kass
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 Christo & Jeanne-Claude ()
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Joel Sternfeld (1944)
Joel Sternfeld
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John Brewster (1766 - 1854)
John Brewster
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Catharine Carter Critcher (1868 - 1964)
Catharine Carter Critcher
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William T. Wiley (1937 - 2021)
William T. Wiley
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Nicole Eisenman (1965)
Nicole Eisenman
1965
Lewis W. Hine (1874 - 1940)
Lewis W. Hine
1874 - 1940
Jennie Augusta Brownscombe (1850 - 1936)
Jennie Augusta Brownscombe
1850 - 1936
James Edward Kelly (1855 - 1933)
James Edward Kelly
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Guy Carleton Wiggins (1883 - 1962)
Guy Carleton Wiggins
1883 - 1962
Bruce Weber (1946)
Bruce Weber
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Creators American Realism

Hippolyte Pierre Delanoy (1849 - 1899)
Hippolyte Pierre Delanoy
1849 - 1899
Olaf Jordan (1902 - 1968)
Olaf Jordan
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Gottfried Lindauer (1839 - 1926)
Gottfried Lindauer
1839 - 1926
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov (1874 - 1952)
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov
1874 - 1952
Elise Weissig (XIX century - ?)
Elise Weissig
XIX century - ?
Ernst Graner (1865 - 1943)
Ernst Graner
1865 - 1943
Francesca Gabbiani (1965)
Francesca Gabbiani
1965
Carl Rodeck (1841 - 1909)
Carl Rodeck
1841 - 1909
Robert Henze (1827 - 1906)
Robert Henze
1827 - 1906
Stefan Dobritz (1965)
Stefan Dobritz
1965
Pieter Gerardus Vertin (1819 - 1893)
Pieter Gerardus Vertin
1819 - 1893
Jose Casado del Alisal (1832 - 1886)
Jose Casado del Alisal
1832 - 1886
Charles-Philogène Tschaggeny (1815 - 1894)
Charles-Philogène Tschaggeny
1815 - 1894
Friedrich Eduard Eichens (1804 - 1877)
Friedrich Eduard Eichens
1804 - 1877
Anton Braith (1836 - 1905)
Anton Braith
1836 - 1905
Leo Cremer (1911 - 1989)
Leo Cremer
1911 - 1989
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