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George Bellows — The Barricade, Second Stone
George Bellows

The Barricade, Second Stone

1918

George Bellows' "The Barricade, Second Stone" is a lithograph depicting a dramatic urban confrontation, likely referencing social unrest or labor conflict in early twentieth century America. The work showcases Bellows' characteristic bold compositional energy and expressive line work, with figures rendered in dynamic, gestural forms that convey tension and movement. As the title indicates, this is the second stone version of the composition, reflecting the artist's exploration of the subject across multiple printmaking iterations.

Medium
lithograph

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George Bellows, The Barricade, Second Stone, 1918

George Bellows' "The Barricade, Second Stone" is a lithograph depicting a dramatic urban confrontation, likely referencing social unrest or labor conflict in early twentieth century America. The work showcases Bellows' characteristic bold compositional energy and expressive line work, with figures rendered in dynamic, gestural forms that convey tension and movement. As the title indicates, this is the second stone version of the composition, reflecting the artist's exploration of the subject across multiple printmaking iterations.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1918
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Lithography, Urban social conflict, Early 20th Century, American Artist, Dramatic Tension, Street violence, Political upheaval, American Realism, Expressionistic realism

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