Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Bellows

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

1. George Bellows Marker

Inscription. Renowned realistic artist, lived and painted here from 1910 until 1925

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 40° 44.19′ N, 73° 59.124′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. It is on East 19th Street east of 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 East 19th Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln Kirstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Brotherhood Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park Historic District

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Cagney (about 300 feet away); Pete’s Tavern (about 400 feet away); Gramercy Park Clubhouse (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Gramercy Park Historic District (about 500 feet away); O. Henry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. 9/11 Memorial (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. George Bellows. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The George W. Bellows House -- No. 146 E 19th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Dempsey and Firpo. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

George Bellows Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

2. George Bellows Marker - Wide View

<i>Self Portrait</i> image. Click for full size.

George Bellows, image provided courtesy of the Library of Congress, circa 1921

3. Self Portrait

George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City, becoming, according to the Columbus Museum of Art, "the most acclaimed American artist of his generation". - Wikipedia

"Dempsey and Firpo" (aka "Dempsey Through The Ropes") image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, January 22, 2021

4. "Dempsey and Firpo" (aka "Dempsey Through The Ropes")

Bellows' best-known work

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.