George Bellows
1882 – 1925

George Bellows

American painter (1882-1925)

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Born
1882-08-12, Columbus
Died
1925-01-08
Birthplace state
Ohio

Biography

George Wesley Bellows was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 12, 1882, and died on January 8, 1925. He worked as a painter, lithographer, printmaker, draftsperson, and teacher. Bellows created bold depictions of urban life in New York City as an American realist painter.

Occupation

George Bellows is recorded as a lithographer, a draftsperson, a printmaker, a university teacher, a painter and a teacher, born in Ohio (1882–1925).

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Frequently asked about George Bellows

Who was George Bellows?
George Bellows was American painter (1882-1925), born in Ohio (1882 – 1925).
When and where was George Bellows born?
George Bellows was born on 1882-08-12 in Columbus.
When did George Bellows die?
George died on 1925-01-08.
What was George Bellows known for?
George Bellows is recorded as a lithographer, a draftsperson, a printmaker, a university teacher, a painter and a teacher.
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