The Repose in Egypt 1940

"The Repose in Egypt," a 1940 lithograph by Benton Spruance, depicts a family in a city setting, likely a bus stop, with a "Read the Word" sign in the background. The family, a man, a woman and an infant, are rendered in a realistic style, their figures emphasized by strong, simplified forms. The composition emphasizes the intimate relationship between the family members, while also highlighting the urban backdrop, contrasting the simple life of the family with the urban industrial scene. Spruance's "The Repose in Egypt" is a compelling visual commentary on the lives of ordinary people in the 20th century.