Desocupados (detalle) 1934

"Desocupados (detalle)" is a 1934 painting by Argentinian artist Antonio Berni. The work is a detail of a larger composition and depicts a group of men sitting on a dock. The men are dressed in simple clothing and appear dejected. The image is set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a distant ship. The overall tone of the piece is somber and melancholic, reflecting the social and economic hardships experienced by many Argentinians during the Great Depression. The painting exemplifies Berni's signature style, which combined realism with elements of social commentary and political critique, establishing him as a key figure in Latin American social realism.