1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Electrocution, first state is a 1917 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, surrounded by a group of people. The man is wearing a white shirt and dark pants, and his hands are tied to the armrests. The people around him are dressed in dark clothing, and some of them are holding objects that are not clearly visible. The scene is set in a dark room, with the only light coming from an unknown source. The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, with the man in the chair appearing to be in a state of distress. The people around him seem to be watching him with a mixture of curiosity and concern. The painting is a powerful depiction of a dramatic scene, with the use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creating a sense of intensity and emotion. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up George Bellows.
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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