Subway Station 1938

Hugh Mesibov’s 1938 lithograph, *Subway Station*, captures the energy and movement of a packed subway car. Executed in black and white, Mesibov uses bold lines and strong contrasts to depict the tightly packed figures. The artist's expressive style emphasizes the anonymity and everyday bustle of urban life, creating a sense of visual tension and claustrophobia. The composition, with its diagonal lines and the crowded figures, suggests a feeling of urgency and the constant motion of the city.