Portrait of a Miner 1938

"Portrait of a Miner" is a 1938 etching by American artist Philip Evergood (1901-1973). The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of a coal miner in profile, holding a pickaxe in one hand and a cigarette in the other. The subject's weathered face and working-class attire are rendered with expressive detail, highlighting the physical toll of his labor. The background includes a blurred figure, possibly another miner, suggesting a shared experience within the mining community. Evergood's print is a powerful testament to the harsh realities faced by miners in the early 20th century, demonstrating his commitment to social realism and the plight of the working class.