1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Initiation in the Frat is a 1917 by George Bellows, depicting World War I, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of young men in dark coats standing around a doorway. One man in a white shirt is pushed forward by the others. The light hits his face and chest, making him stand out. Bellows painted this in 1917. It feels tense and urgent, like a moment frozen in time. The scene looks rough and real, not polished or idealized. You might compare this to his boxing paintings. Check out George Bellows (American, 1882–1925).
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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