Smokehounds 1934

Reginald Marsh's 1934 lithograph, "Smokehounds," captures the gritty reality of New York City's Bowery. The scene depicts a group of men huddled together on a street corner, with a sign for the "All Night Mission" visible in the background. The starkly lit figures and the gritty urban setting are characteristic of Marsh's style, which is often described as social realism. The artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the human condition in a raw and unflinching manner are evident in this work, making it a powerful commentary on poverty and social inequality in 1930s America.