Counted Out, First Stone
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Counted Out, First Stone is a 1921 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a dramatic boxing scene. In the foreground, a boxer lies on the ground, while another boxer stands over him, his arms raised in victory. The referee, dressed in a white shirt and black shorts, kneels beside the fallen boxer, his hand extended as if to check on him. The background of the painting is dark, with a crowd of spectators visible in the shadows. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and drama, capturing the intensity of the boxing match. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of George Bellows.
