The Law Is Too Slow 1923

"The Law Is Too Slow" is a 1923 lithograph by American artist George Wesley Bellows. The artwork depicts a lynching scene, with a group of figures gathered around a burning pyre. Bellows, known for his social realist style, utilized dramatic chiaroscuro to highlight the scene's brutality and the haunting presence of the crowd. "The Law Is Too Slow" is a powerful indictment of racial injustice in America and serves as a reminder of the history of lynching in the US. The artwork is notable for its stark realism and the emotional impact it conveys through its powerful imagery.