George Bellows

George Bellows was an American painter and lithographer who became best known for his images of urban life in New York, especially scenes from the streets and pub pictures. His style was that of an American Realist. He also worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for a number of magazines such as "Harper's Weekly", "Collier's", "Vanity Fair", "Metropolitan", and the socialist magazine, "The Masses".

In addition to boxing, he also painted scenes from tennis and baseball, as he was an avid sportsman. His father was an architect and master builder. In 1925 George Bellows died from a ruptured appendix.