Dinner Time 1934

Paul A. Busch's 1934 etching, "Dinner Time," portrays a scene of everyday life. The composition captures a family preparing for a meal in their modest home. Busch utilizes a detailed and expressive style, conveying the warmth and intimacy of the gathering. The etching's focus on the working class and their daily routines provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the Depression era. The piece highlights the importance of family and communal meals in American culture. "Dinner Time" is a quintessential example of American realism, reflecting the social and economic realities of the 1930s.