1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
War Series: The Bacchanale is a 1918 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic street scene at night. A group of soldiers in dark uniforms shoves and fights in the center, while others mill around or slump on the ground. One man holds a raised rifle, another sits with his head in his hands, and a woman in a long coat looks away. Buildings loom in the background, and a lantern casts a weak glow over the scene. The rough, sketchy lines make the scene feel urgent and raw. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to show movement and tension. Next, check out George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) to see more of his bold, dramatic work.
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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