1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Sand Team is a 1919 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This picture shows three men working with a wagon pulled by two horses. The scene looks like a rocky, uneven path near a city or town in the background. The men are dressed in dark clothes, and one is pushing while another seems to be guiding the horses. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows making the scene feel gritty and real. The title *The Sand Team* hints this might be about workers moving sand—maybe for construction or cleanup. The way the artist uses light and dark to show texture is pretty striking. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow like this.
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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