Noon Hour 1932

"Noon Hour" is a 1932 lithograph by José M. Pavón, a Mexican-American artist. The work depicts a group of people, likely farmworkers, gathered under the shade of a tree, with tents visible in the background. The simplified forms and stark contrasts of light and shadow create a sense of monumentality and emphasize the harsh realities of labor. Pavón’s work often explored themes of social justice and the lives of marginalized communities, contributing to the American Regionalist movement.