Double Burden 1964

"Double Burden", painted by Philip Evergood in 1964, depicts a poignant scene of a young person burdened with carrying a child and a basket full of objects, likely crops, on their back. The exaggerated scale and somber palette of the artwork emphasizes the weight of their responsibility, highlighting the struggles of poverty and labor. Evergood was a social realist artist who focused on themes of social justice and the lives of working people. The artwork's expressive style and emotional impact convey a sense of empathy and challenge viewers to consider the burdens of others.