War Series: Base Hospital, Second Stone
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
War Series: Base Hospital, Second Stone is a 1918 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a group of men in a hospital setting, with one man lying on a table in the center. The men surrounding him are dressed in white coats and caps, while others wear dark clothing. The scene is set against a backdrop of stone walls and columns, with a sense of solemnity and focus on the central figure. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet intensity, with the men's faces set in determined expressions. The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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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