Lockout 1937

"Lockout", a 1937 lithograph by American artist Kyra Markham, depicts a group of men gathered outside a factory at night. The workers appear to be reading a notice, perhaps a list of grievances or a statement about a lockout. The factory in the background suggests the setting is an industrial city, perhaps during the Great Depression. The scene is rendered in a realistic style with strong chiaroscuro, capturing the bleak mood of the moment. The artwork provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class people during a time of economic hardship.