"It seems to me that an artist must be a spectator of life: a reverential enthusiastic, emotional spectator and then the drama of human nature will surge through his mind...".
-George Bellows
George Bellows was a keen observer of life. Many of the prints in this series find the artist
producing themes of social consequence. His experience as a professional magazine illustrator for
periodicals such as American Magazine, Harper's Weekly, and The Masses kept him up to date on
current issues and provided subject matter for his lithographs. The artist's early works in
particular tend to reflect his political views on the current issues taking place in society at
that time.
Bellows was also known to treat his work with a humorous and satirical approach, particularly when
it came to subtle criticism of the privileged upper class. In this series we also find images of
a more personal nature, dealing with his role as an artist and family man.
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Lithographs of George Wesley Bellows.
