1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Murder of Edith Cavell is a 1918 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a woman in a long dress standing on a raised platform, holding a rope. Below her, a group of soldiers in old-fashioned uniforms lie scattered on the ground—some slumped, others kneeling. The setting looks like a prison courtyard with stone walls, barred windows, and a dim, shadowy mood. The woman’s calm stance contrasts with the chaos around her. The soldiers appear defeated, while she stands firm, as if judging them. Next, check out lithography to see 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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