War Series: The Charge, Left Detail
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a dramatic scene of horses and soldiers in action. The scene is chaotic, with horses rearing up and soldiers charging forward. It's interesting that George Bellows created this painting in 1918, during a time of war, which likely influenced his depiction of intense action. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like George Bellows used strong contrasts of light and dark.
