War Series:  The Charge

War Series: The Charge

George Bellows

1918

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a chaotic scene with horses and soldiers in motion. It's a war scene, with a lot of energy and movement. The artist used bold brushstrokes to convey the intensity of the scene, which is interesting because it adds to the overall feeling of chaos and disorder. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of impasto.

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