Rain on the River
1908
George Bellows captures the gritty, industrial beauty of New York City in this moody 1908 landscape. A steam train chugs along the riverbank, billowing thick white smoke that merges with the rainy, overcast sky. The thick, expressive brushstrokes give the scene a raw energy, perfectly embodying the Ashcan School's love for urban realism. You can almost feel the damp chill of the day as a lone figure walks along the path.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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