1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Between Rounds, Small, Second Stone is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic boxing ring with two fighters in the center. One man is on the ropes, leaning on a chair, while the other stands over him, raising his arm like he’s about to throw a punch. Referees and corners crowd around, and the audience below watches intently. The scene is dark, with only a few bright spots lighting the fighters. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the action stand out. This technique helps focus your eyes on the fighters and the drama. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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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