Portrat of Joseph Boston, Laborer 1932

"Portrait of Joseph Boston, Laborer" is a 1932 etching by Samuel Pullman. The artwork portrays a working-class man, dressed in overalls and sitting in a chair with a stoic expression. This artwork is a prime example of social realism, a style that emerged in the 1930s and focused on depicting the lives of ordinary people, often with a message of social commentary. The etching's stark lines and dark tones emphasize the subject's ruggedness and resilience, reflecting the artist's interest in portraying the dignity of labor.