The Hunger March
Lewis W. Rubenstein
key Notes:
Social protest, stark realism.
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Dimensions:
30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"The Hunger March," created by Lewis W. Rubenstein in 1932, depicts the struggles of the unemployed during the Great Depression, illustrating a march of workers advocating for economic justice. The painting is significant for its social realism, capturing the urgency of labor movements and the plight of the working class in early 20th-century America.
Description of the work:
"The Hunger March" by Lewis W. Rubenstein depicts a somber procession of figures, characterized by their weary expressions and tattered clothing, symbolizing the struggles of the impoverished during the Great Depression. The composition employs a muted color palette, with earthy tones dominating the scene, and dynamic brushwork that conveys a sense of movement and urgency among the marchers.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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