The Union Meeting 1936

"The Union Meeting" is a 1936 lithograph by American artist John Langley Howard. The print depicts a group of men in a meeting, with the viewer looking over the shoulder of the man at the forefront. The artist captures the somber mood of the scene with his use of grayscale, highlighting the intense focus of the men as they engage in a serious discussion. The artwork speaks to the social and political realities of the time, with the subject matter reflecting the importance of labor unions and their role in society. The detail of the men's faces, their postures, and the environment they are in contribute to the overall realism and impact of the piece.