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George Wesley Bellows
The Hold Up, First State

1921

About the Item

Signed in pencil by the artist lower right Titled "Hold Up" by the artist in pencil. Signed by the printer Bolton Brown lower left. Edition: 42 in this state Note: In The Hold Up, second state (dark version) there are an additional 29 impressions Condition: Excellent Provenance: Estate of the artist H. V. Allison & Co. (agent for the Bellows Trust) Columbus Gallery of Art, Art Sales, Columbus Museum of Art Private Collection, Columbus, Ohio Note: When exhibited at Frederick Keppel & Company, the New York Times reviewer comments this was a "subject interpreted in the spirit of Dickens. With a hint of melodrama, a hint of comedy, and a pinch of realism." An iconic "Ash Can" school lithograph. Along with Bellows image "Hungry Dogs", the two lithographs are the finest depicts of the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan during the post war years. Located just north of Bellows home and studio at 146 East 19th Street.
  • Creator:
    George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1921
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Housed in the original H. V. Allison frame, with provenance labels on reverse.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fairlawn, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FA106271stDibs: LU14013978532
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