Untitled (Labor Meeting) 1935

Stefan Hirsch created this drawing titled *Untitled (Labor Meeting)* using graphite on paper. Hirsch was active during a time of significant social and political change, including the rise of labor movements and socialist ideologies. This drawing encapsulates the tensions between industrial progress and the human cost of labor. The stark, monumental architecture looms over a crowd of figures. There's a sense of anonymity and uniformity, which speaks to the experience of many workers during the industrial era. The figures are gathered, perhaps in protest or negotiation, their expressions obscured, which raises questions about power, identity, and collective action. Hirsch’s geometric style lends a formal quality to the scene, yet the subject matter imbues the drawing with emotion. It prompts us to consider whose voices are amplified and whose are silenced. It highlights the emotional weight of collective struggle and the personal stories embedded within broader socio-political movements.