Up the Hudson, 1908, Oil on canvas, 35 7/8 x 48 1/8 in. (91. 1 x 122. 2 cm), Paintings, George Bellows (American, Columbus, Ohio 1882?1925 New York), Between 1908 and 1912 Bellows painted a series of landscapes focusing on life by the Hudson River in New York City that were praised by critics for their ruggedness and 'vigorous manner. ' In Up the Hudson, a scene of Riverside Park under construction with a view of the Palisades, the artist used an aerial perspective and a palette of soft, subtle colors to depict urban progress