Lettuce Workers 1934

"Lettuce Workers" (1934) is an etching by American artist Jeannette Maxfield Lewis. The print depicts a group of men working in a lettuce field, their figures silhouetted against the hazy sky. The scene captures the harsh realities of agricultural labor in the American Southwest, with the workers' stooped postures and repetitive motions conveying the physical demands of the job. The print's stark contrasts and expressive lines create a sense of both beauty and hardship, highlighting the dignity of labor in a challenging environment.