Lynching c. 1935 - 1941

"Lynching" is a powerful lithograph by Boris Gorelick created between 1935 and 1941. The artwork depicts the brutality of lynching, a horrific practice that plagued the American South, through a series of contorted and expressive figures. The image conveys the horror and injustice of this act, making it a poignant commentary on the racial violence of the time. The use of deep blacks and grays adds a sense of foreboding to the scene, while the distorted figures reflect the psychological impact of racial terror.