1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Preliminaries is a 1916 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a boxing ring. The crowd is dressed in formal attire, with men wearing top hats and women in elegant dresses. In the background, a boxer is shown in the ring, while a referee stands nearby. The painting's use of dark colors and bold lines creates a sense of energy and tension, drawing the viewer's attention to the action in the ring. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the crowd's facial expressions and clothing. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of 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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