Oilers 1938

"Oilers" is an etching created by William LeRoy Flint in 1938. This piece is a satirical depiction of three men, likely businessmen or politicians, sitting together in a relaxed manner, emphasizing their leisure and wealth in contrast to the economic hardship of the Great Depression. This was a common theme in Flint's work, and the artwork highlights the social and political critiques of the era. The piece was created as part of the Federal Art Project, a program established during the Depression to support artists and promote art accessibility.