1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Christ of the Wheel is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene with a man in a white robe being dragged by two strong figures. Behind them, a giant wooden wheel looms, and a crowd watches from the shadows. The lighting is stark—dark areas contrast with bright spots on faces and the wheel. The title hints this is a biblical story about suffering, but the artist’s style is raw and dramatic. The way light and shadow clash makes the scene feel urgent. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next—it’s the technique behind those bold contrasts.
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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