Street Musicians c. 1930

"Street Musicians," a 1930 lithograph by American artist Alexander Zerdin Kruse, portrays a group of three men playing instruments in a bustling urban setting. The work captures the energy and vibrancy of street music, with the musicians' postures and the instruments themselves conveying a sense of dynamic movement. Kruse, known for his social realist style, used stark contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the figures and their surroundings. This piece highlights the everyday lives and artistic expression of working-class people during the early 20th century.