Untitled (Chess in the Park) c. 1929

"Untitled (Chess in the Park)" is an etching created by Louis Wolchonok circa 1929. It portrays a group of people playing chess in a park, likely inspired by the artist's experiences growing up in New York City. The composition is striking in its simplicity, capturing the everyday activity of a game played amongst the trees. Wolchonok's masterful use of line and shading gives the figures a sense of realism and depth. The artwork's focus on casual urban life and simple pleasures makes it a poignant example of social realism in the 1920s. The artwork is an example of social realism, etching, and visual art.