The Tank Worker c. 1930

"The Tank Worker" is a woodcut by American artist Charles Turzak, created around 1930. The print depicts a lone worker standing amidst the machinery of a factory, his figure dwarfed by the towering industrial structures surrounding him. The stark black and white palette and bold lines characteristic of woodcut prints are employed to create a powerful sense of scale and highlight the worker's importance in the industrial process. This piece is an example of social realism, a genre that emerged in the early 20th century and aimed to portray the realities of working-class life.