The Last Count
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"The Last Count" by George Bellows is a dynamic and intense lithograph depicting a dramatic moment in a boxing match. In the artwork, the focal point is a defeated boxer who lies sprawled on the canvas, seemingly unconscious or severely weakened. Another boxer, appearing dominant and unharmed, stands over the fallen fighter, his posture strong and victorious as he raises his fist in a self-assured pose.The setting is a boxing ring, bordered by ropes that are gripped by several figures whose expressions vary from excitement to concern, emphasizing the tension and high stakes of the match. The audience in the background blurs into shadows, focusing the viewer’s attention on the ring and the contrast between defeat and victory.Bellows captures the raw energy and the brutal reality of early 20th-century boxing matches with a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, detailed expressions, and dynamic composition. The image not only shows a physical contest but also hints at the emotional and psychological intensity experienced by the fighters and spectators alike. The use of harsh lines and the stark monochromatic scheme further enhance the gritty realism and immediacy of the scene, typical of Bellows’ style and his focus on themes of athleticism and human struggle.
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George Bellows (1882-1925) was one of America’s greatest artists when he died at the young age of 42. Rooted in realism with focus on social, political and cultural issues, his powerful drawings and paintings depicted boxing matches, and the gritty life of the New York working class. The violent atmosphere of his drawings was a great contrast to his lithographs of seascapes, nudes and portraits with modernism influences.