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
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. Marker 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.
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 (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.
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.
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3. Dempsey and Firpo. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017
2. George Bellows Marker - Wide View
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
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 250 times since then and 16 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.
