Uprooted c. 1940

"Uprooted," a lithograph by William Gropper, depicts a family fleeing a ravaged landscape. The barren trees, crumbling buildings, and upturned roots symbolize the devastating impact of the Great Depression. The figures, a man, a woman, and a child, carry meager belongings, highlighting the desperation of their plight. The work was created around 1940, a period when Gropper was known for his social realist art that addressed issues of poverty and inequality.