Bellows Oil Paintings

As one of the most famous Realist painters of the early 20th century, George Wesley Bellows created a legacy that lasted well beyond his death in 1925. This artist proved capable of capturing the unique character, unconventional beauty and undeniably grittiness of New York City during this period. Many of his paintings are urban studies showing chaotic crowds, mostly comprised of working class people and neighborhoods. Unlike many painters at the time, he depicted these scenes of grime and roughness with great beauty. His use of light and texture made even the most mundane paintings of New York City look worthy of a spot on a museum wall.