Untitled (Strike) c. 1935 - 1943

Philip Ayer Sawyer's "Untitled (Strike)" is a powerful charcoal drawing created between 1935 and 1943. The artwork depicts a striking worker, his fist raised in defiance, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Sawyer’s expressive lines and bold contrasts highlight the worker’s determination and the tension of the moment. The composition is dynamic and chaotic, mirroring the turbulent social landscape of the era. Sawyer's work often explores themes of labor and social justice, and this drawing is a poignant testament to the struggles of workers during the Great Depression and World War II.