"Men of the Docks"
George Wesley Bellows - Oil On Canvas
Introduction to Men of the Docks by George Wesley Bellows
Men of the Docks is a captivating oil painting on canvas created in 1912 by American artist George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925). This masterpiece, measuring 114.3 × 161.3 cm, showcases a group of longshoremen waiting to unload a ship at the Brooklyn docks spanning the East River with the iconic Manhattan skyline in the background.
Location and Significance
Currently housed at The National Gallery in London (https://EN.Most-Famous-Paintings.com/MostFamousPaintings.nsf/ArtistInfo?Open&Name=NationalGalleryLondon), Men of the Docks is a significant addition to their collection, being the first-ever George Bellows painting acquired by the UK. This acquisition was made possible with a grant from the American Friends of the National Gallery in 2014 for $25.5 million (https://EN.Most-Famous-Paintings.com/MostFamousPaintings.nsf/Buy?open&RA=8DP7AN).
Men of the Docks is a powerful representation of urban life during the early 20th century, capturing both the raw energy and stark realities of New York City's bustling waterfront. Bellows skillfully employs strong diagonals to create depth and tension while highlighting the contrast between the workers' daily struggles and the prosperity symbolized by Manhattan's towering skyscrapers.
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