Scott George

Scott George’s name might not ring a bell, but his paintings of the 1913 Balkan Wars feel like overheard stories—you can almost smell the dust and sweat. He didn’t just paint battles; he followed the Greek army, sketching their marches and skirmishes in real time, turning news into art. His 1914 painting *Crossing the Strymon River* puts you right in the water with the troops, rifles held high. Look for the rough strokes and muted colors, like a snapshot from a war nobody talks about anymore.