Storm Sea
1913
George Bellows captures the raw, untamed fury of the Atlantic Ocean in this 1913 masterpiece, where thick, slashing strokes of deep emerald and stark white crash against dark, looming cliffs. You can almost feel the freezing sea spray and hear the deafening roar of the waves just by looking at the heavy, textured brushwork. While famous for painting the gritty, sweaty boxers and bustling streets of New York City as part of the Ashcan School, this dramatic Maine seascape reveals his incredible range and deep appreciation for nature's violent, untamable beauty.
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