Mountain Farm
1922
Most people know George Bellows for his sweaty, intense boxing paintings, but here he swaps the ring for a quiet countryside retreat. Painted in 1922 during his time in Woodstock, New York, this scene features a sturdy red farmhouse tucked into rolling green hills, overlooking a distant body of water. You can almost feel the crisp air in the thick, energetic brushstrokes that define the trees and the dark, slate roof. A small figure in white stands by the door, adding a touch of daily life to this rugged, pastoral landscape, proving that even a master of urban grit could find beauty in the quiet hills.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint
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