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George Bellows · 1924
Why it's great
A boxer is knocked out of the ring and thrown over the ropes into the crowd in a famous 1923 prizefight. George Bellows painted the dramatic moment in 1924 from memory. He loved sports, and painted several famous boxing scenes. It's one of the best-known American sports paintings.
Where to see it
📍 Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York City, United States
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George Bellows was born in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to New York City, where he became a leading painter of city life. He painted boxing matches, tenements and the construction of Penn Station. He died young, in 1925, at 42.
