Second Stone
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Wesley Bellows's Second Stone into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
George Wesley Bellows' Second Stone (1924) captures the raw dynamism of American realism with striking immediacy. Depicting construction workers laboring on a towering steel structure, the painting thrums with energy—muscular figures strain against gravity, their bodies silhouetted against a sky alive with swirling clouds. Bellows' bold brushwork and masterful chiaroscuro echo the Ashcan School's gritty urban focus, while his heroic treatment of working-class subjects reflects America's industrial optimism. Created late in his career, Second Stone stands as a pivotal bridge between early 20th-century realism and the monumental industrial themes later explored by artists like Charles Sheeler. The painting's unconventional vertical composition (78.7 x 66 cm), with its dizzying perspective looking up the steel framework, immerses viewers in the vertiginous thrill of Modernist construction.
For interiors where Second Stone would shine, consider loft-style spaces with exposed structural elements that mirror the painting's industrial poetry. Pair it with mid-century modern furniture in walnut finishes to soften its steel-gray palette, or place it above a streamlined console in an office to echo themes of ambition and construction. The work's dominant cool tones (slate blues and gunmetal grays) harmonize beautifully with ochre or mustard accents—try framing it in a minimal black steel floater frame to extend its linear energy. At nearly meter-tall dimensions, it commands attention in entryways or above mantels, though smaller study nooks benefit from its scale when paired with task lighting that mimics the painting's dramatic contrast. Avoid cluttering nearby walls—let Bellows' powerful diagonals resonate in clean, masculine spaces that celebrate industrial heritage.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
