Early Evening 1938

"Early Evening" is a 1938 lithograph by Jacob Kainen (1909-2001). This black and white print depicts a rural scene with a simple wooden house, figures on a staircase, and a fence in the foreground. The figures are mostly obscured and the scene has a dark and brooding atmosphere, which is typical of Kainen's work, which often featured themes of urban life and social commentary. The print is reminiscent of social realist art, which aimed to capture the struggles of everyday people during the time of the Great Depression.