George Bellows

Splinter Beach
1916

A detailed etching depicting a chaotic scene with numerous figures in various states of undress and distress, some standing, some sitting, and some lying down on what appears to be the deck of a ship. In the background, there is a large, dark structure with arches, and smoke or mist partially obscures the scene. The water surrounding the ship suggests a sense of urgency or disaster. The artwork is rich in texture and dramatic contrast, conveying a strong emotional impact.

A detailed etching depicting a chaotic scene with numerous figures in various states of undress and distress, some standing, some sitting, and some lying down on what appears to be the deck of a ship. In the background, there is a large, dark structure with arches, and smoke or mist partially obscures the scene. The water surrounding the ship suggests a sense of urgency or disaster. The artwork is rich in texture and dramatic contrast, conveying a strong emotional impact.

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Date
1916

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 16 5/8 × 21in. (42.2 × 53.3 cm) Image: 15 × 19 7/8in. (38.1 × 50.5 cm)

Accession number
73.69

Edition
12/70

Publication
Printed by George C. Miller

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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George Bellows
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