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The Charge

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battlefield scene with soldiers and fallen figures. The image depicts a tumultuous and intense war scene. In the foreground and mid-ground, several figures can be seen, some lying on the ground, while others appear to be engaging with each other or aiding a downed figure. The soldiers are equipped with rifles and bayonets. The background features a chaotic sky, with what seems to be smoke or explosions. The drawing uses a monochrome palette with strong contrasts between light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
lithograph in black with chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2657 px
Public Domain
Yes
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