Toilers of the City Series No. 5 - Structural Iron c. 1914

Ralph M. Pearson's "Toilers of the City Series No. 5 - Structural Iron" (c. 1914) is an etching that captures the gritty reality of urban construction. The print depicts a bustling scene of workers amidst the skeletal framework of a building under construction. Pearson's masterful use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, highlighting the laborious nature of the task at hand. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial progress and the vital role of laborers in shaping the modern city.