Untitled (Meeting) 

Carl Hugo Beetz created this lithograph, "Untitled (Meeting)," a work without a specified date that encapsulates the socio-economic realities of his time. Born in 1911, Beetz lived through the Great Depression, an era that profoundly shaped artistic expression. Here, we see a gathering of working-class men, their faces etched with a mix of weariness and resignation. The figures are rendered in somber tones, emphasizing their collective struggle and the emotional weight of their circumstances. One man stands, seemingly addressing the group, his posture suggesting authority, yet his face is lined with the same hardships as those he speaks to. The artwork doesn't shy away from depicting the raw realities of class and labor, offering a glimpse into a world where economic hardship and uncertainty were a shared experience. It serves as a reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the importance of solidarity in the face of adversity.