George Bellows 75 High Resolution Images

George Bellows painted the energy of American city life with striking immediacy, from crowded streets and boxing matches to quieter portraits and coastal landscapes. His vigorous brushwork and varied subjects make this an engaging collection of early twentieth-century art.

This download features 75 hi-res images in JPEG format by the artist George Bellows.

The images are all 600dpi and range from 3115 pixels wide/tall to 6730 pixels wide/tall. 

Bellows was a very versatile artist - pictures include nudes, portraits, snow scenes, boxing scenes (inc. his famous image Stag at Sharkey's) and lots more.

The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.

George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925) was an influential American artist known primarily for his bold and energetic depictions of urban life, sporting events, and the working class during the early twentieth century. Although Bellows is often associated with American art movements such as the Ashcan School, his technique and thematic concerns have universal appeal, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1882, George Bellows initially pursued a career in sports before turning to art, a decision that would significantly inform his later works. In 1904, Bellows moved to New York City, where he studied at the New York School of Art under the renowned artist Robert Henri. Henri was a leading figure in the Ashcan School, a movement dedicated to portraying the gritty realities of urban life. Under Henri’s tutelage, Bellows developed a keen eye for the everyday, capturing the vibrancy and tumult of city existence.

Read our full George Bellows biography.