Artwork
The Eve of Victory
The Eve of Victory is a drawing by George Bellows. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1937.513
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Eve of Victory is a drawing created by George Bellows in 1918. It is a characteristic work of the artist's realist style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts five soldiers in worn uniforms, standing together with tired expressions. One soldier raises his hand to his head, conveying a sense of fatigue or contemplation. The scene may capture a moment of waiting or exhaustion.
Technique & Style
The drawing features quick, scratchy lines and loose renderings of birds and a background structure. The artist's use of rough, expressive strokes conveys a sense of urgency and informality. Notes and measurements in the corners suggest a preparatory or working drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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