Massacre at Dinant 1918

"Massacre at Dinant" (1918) by George Wesley Bellows is a powerful and evocative depiction of the atrocities committed during World War I. The painting portrays a group of civilians, including a nun, who have been brutally murdered. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with a farmhouse in the background, and a dark, ominous sky above. Bellows’ powerful use of color and brushwork underscores the tragedy and despair of the event. The work serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and has resonated with viewers ever since.