Dock Builders
George Bellows usually painted sweaty boxers in New York, but this piece shows he could capture rugged labor just as well. Set against a swirling, almost psychedelic sea of blues and purples, a crew of workers and a horse haul massive logs to build a dock. The colors are surprisingly wild for a Realist painter, giving the scene a vibrant, energetic pulse that makes the hard work look almost like a dance. It’s a great reminder that American Realism wasn't always just gray and gritty.
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