Dead End 1936

"Dead End" (1936) is a powerful lithograph by American artist Joseph Vogel (1911-1995). The artwork depicts a scene of urban despair, with figures trapped amidst a maze of industrial machinery and rubble. The stark black and white composition and use of strong geometric shapes create a sense of claustrophobia and alienation, highlighting the artist's interest in the social and economic realities of the time. Vogel's "Dead End" is a poignant commentary on the human condition in a rapidly industrializing world.