Stag at Sharkey's — George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) | DiscoverArt

Stag at Sharkey's

1909

oil on canvas

92 × 122.6 cm (36.2 × 48.3 in)

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George Bellows was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University where he played baseball and basketball.

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