1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Counted Out, second stone is a 1921 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a boxing match with two fighters in the ring. One boxer is lying on the ground, while the other stands over him, his arms raised in victory. The referee stands behind the winning boxer, his arm raised to signal the end of the fight. In the background, a crowd of spectators watches the match, their faces filled with excitement and tension. The atmosphere is intense and dramatic, capturing the energy and emotion of the moment. The painting is a powerful depiction of the sport of boxing, conveying the intensity and drama of the match. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up lithography.
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
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