Pennsylvania Excavation 1907

"Pennsylvania Excavation" by George Bellows, painted in 1907, depicts a snowy industrial scene. Bellows was known for his gritty depictions of urban life, and this painting captures the stark reality of the industrial landscape. The painting's somber palette, dominated by grays and blacks, emphasizes the harshness of the environment. Smoke billows from factories in the background, while a steam shovel in the foreground digs into the frozen earth, highlighting the hard labor and the transformative power of industry.