1924
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Dempsey through the Ropes is a 1924 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a boxer mid-fight, leaning over the ropes with one arm raised. The crowd below is a blur of hands and faces, watching intently. The artist used bold lines to show the boxer’s muscles and the tension of the moment. The title hints this is a famous fighter, but the focus is on the raw energy of the scene. The dark, smudgy style makes it feel gritty and alive. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this print was made.
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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