1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Hail to Peace, Christmas 1918 is a 1919 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of people standing in a dimly lit room. One person in the center wears a long white robe and raises their arm, as if leading or blessing. Others around them look upward, some holding candles. The background is dark with faint shapes—maybe trees or clouds—while the floor has scattered leaves or debris. The title *Hail to Peace, Christmas 1918* hints this might be about celebrating the end of World War I. The artist used bold contrasts between light and shadow to focus attention on the central figure. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works.
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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