Created:
Movement:
1913
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key Notes:
Dynamic brushwork, rugged coastal landscape.
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Dimensions:
30 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:

"Cliffs," painted by George Wesley Bellows in 1913, exemplifies the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and bold brushwork, capturing the rugged beauty of the Maine coastline. This work reflects Bellows' engagement with the American landscape and his ability to convey emotional intensity through the interplay of light and shadow, contributing significantly to the early 20th-century American art movement.

Description of the work:

"Cliffs" by George Wesley Bellows is characterized by its dynamic composition and bold use of color, depicting rugged rock formations that rise dramatically against a turbulent sky. The painting employs strong brushwork and a palette dominated by earthy tones and deep blues, effectively conveying the raw power of nature and the artist's mastery of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Cliffs