Artwork
The Barricade, Second Stone
The Barricade, Second Stone is a print by George Bellows. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Barricade, Second Stone, a 1918 print by American realist George Bellows, captures a tumultuous scene of social unrest, characterized by intense physicality and dramatic tension.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a group of shirtless men engaged in a fierce, chaotic confrontation, with some wielding weapons or gesturing emphatically, set against a dark, possibly smoky background, conveying a sense of urgency and labor or social strife.
Technique & Style
Bellows employed strong chiaroscuro, juxtaposing deep shadows with highlights to accentuate the muscularity and dynamic movements of the figures, heightening the overall sense of intensity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, the print is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
