Sharecropper

"Sharecropper" by Elizabeth Catlett is a linocut print created in 1952, depicting an African American woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, symbolizing the resilience and dignity of Black laborers in the American South. Catlett, an American artist active in Mexico, utilized her art to address themes of social justice and the African American experience.

"Sharecropper" by Elizabeth Catlett is a color linocut that depicts a dignified African American woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, her face rendered with strong, expressive lines that convey resilience and strength. The use of vibrant colors and bold contrasts highlights the subject's features and attire, emphasizing the artist's mastery in capturing both the physical and emotional essence of her subject.