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Reducing, small, third stone
Bellows, George, 1882-1925 · 1921
One of the leading art critics of Bellows' day, Royal Cortissoz, was disturbed by the artist's tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the exercise ritual. Bellows believed that "there is no beauty without strength." The critic seemed to question, "But, is it art?" (Mason)
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