Packing the Produce 1946

"Packing the Produce" is a 1946 lithograph by American artist Daniel Ralph Celentano (1902-1980). The artwork depicts three men loading crates of produce onto the back of a truck. The scene is set in a rural setting, with a field of crops in the background. The composition is balanced, with the truck in the center and the men arranged around it. The use of black and white creates a sense of realism and depth, capturing the daily lives of farmers and workers. The artwork highlights the essential role of agriculture in American society and the hard work involved in bringing food to market.