Scott George

Scott George’s name might not ring a bell, but his paintings of the 1913 Balkan Wars feel like overheard stories, you can almost smell the dust and sweat. He didn’t just paint battles; he followed the Greek army, sketching their marches and skirmishes in real time, turning news into art. His 1914 painting Crossing the Strymon River puts you right in the water with the troops, rifles held high.

Look for the rough strokes and muted colors, like a snapshot from a war nobody talks about anymore.