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Museum Art Reproductions Men of the Docks, 1912 by George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925, United States) | ArtsDot.com

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[H2]Introduction to Men of the Docks by George Wesley Bellows[/H2] 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. [H2]Location and Significance[/H2] Currently housed at The National Gallery in London (https://ArtsDot.com/@/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://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.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. [H2]Explore More Works by George Wesley Bellows[/H2] At ArtsDot, we invite you to explore more stunning works by George Wesley Bellows (https://ArtsDot.com/@/GeorgeBellows). Our carefully curated collection includes high-quality handmade oil paintings reproductions and print on canvas that will add a touch of sophistication to any space. [UL][LI][B]Stag at Sharkey's (1909)[/B][/LI] [LI][B]Dempsey and Firpo (1924)[/B][/LI] [LI][B]Pennsylvania Station Excavation (1907-1908)[/B][/LI][/UL] Transform your living or workspace into a captivating gallery with ArtsDot's exquisite collection.