War Series: Gott Strafe, England
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a dark, angry crowd in London holding signs that read “Gott Strafe England,” German for “God punish England.” During World War I, American artists like Bellows used art to comment on the war. He exaggerated the faces and flags to make the anger feel raw and real. If you like bold lines and strong feelings, look up George Bellows.
