Pro Denda Publica 1940

"Pro Denda Publica" (1940) is a powerful woodcut by Mexican artist José Chávez Morado. The artwork depicts a scene of poverty and hardship, with a woman adjusting her shawl, her face filled with worry, and a young boy reaching for a piggy bank while a man looks on, all surrounded by scattered coins and other objects. This evocative image exemplifies the social realism movement, a style that emerged in the 1930s and aimed to depict the struggles and injustices of the working class. Morado's work, known for its strong social commentary, portrays the plight of the poor in a poignant and memorable manner.