George Bellows was an American painter best known for creating realistic scenes of daily life in New York City and coastal areas he visited. He was a member of the Ashcan School. He also taught art.
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George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City. He became, according to the Columbus Museum of Art, "the most acclaimed American artist of his generation".
