Untitled (Sweeper) 1935

Edith E. Lipsky's 1935 drawing, "Untitled (Sweeper)," is a pencil drawing that captures the essence of everyday labor. The artwork depicts a worker, likely a street sweeper, in a simplified, almost geometric style. The figure is rendered in strong lines, highlighting the worker's bent posture and the focus on their task. Lipsky’s use of shading creates a sense of depth and highlights the contrasts between light and shadow, adding a dimension of realism to the scene. The artist's signature and the date are inscribed in the lower right corner, lending authenticity to the artwork. This piece, through its minimalist yet evocative imagery, offers a glimpse into the world of manual labor in the 1930s.