Liberation c. 1937

"Liberation," a lithograph created by John S. Moxom in 1937, depicts a stylized figure holding a large, abstract object that resembles a violin. The artist utilizes a stark, black and white aesthetic, creating a dramatic sense of tension. The figure is surrounded by other, smaller figures, all of which appear to be trapped in a web of mechanical or technological elements, perhaps referencing the anxieties of the era, including the increasing mechanization of society.