War Series: The Germans Arrive
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a city street with tanks and soldiers rolling in. The scene feels tense and sudden, like a quiet moment turned loud. The dark figures and bright flashes make the chaos clear. Bellows made this during World War I, but he never left America. He used news photos to paint the scene, not his own eyes. The style feels rough and urgent, like the moment itself. Look up George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) for more of his bold prints.
