The Warships

A powerful depiction of maritime life during wartime, this 1918 oil painting by American realist George Wesley Bellows captures the raw energy of warships and onlookers, inviting you to bring history home.

George Wesley Bellows

Explore George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925), a leading American realist painter of urban life & boxing scenes. Discover his Ashcan School style, bold brushwork & impactful depictions of NYC's grit and dynamism.