1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Willard in Training Quarters is a 1916 ink by George Bellows, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a boxer in the ring, arms raised like he’s just won a fight. Behind him, a referee leans over the ropes, checking on another fighter who’s slumped on the floor. The background has a few blurry figures watching from the stands, and the ropes and ring post are sharply drawn. The artist used a rough, sketchy style that makes the scene feel fast and raw. The title says it’s about a boxer named Willard in his training space, but the image looks more like a real fight moment. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it’s 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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