Strike 1917

"Strike" is a 1917 oil painting by Australian artist Grace Cossington Smith. The painting depicts a group of workers listening to a speaker, likely a union leader, in front of a factory. Smith's use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and a limited color palette evoke the raw energy and social unrest of the era. The painting is a powerful representation of the struggles of working-class people during the early 20th century. It exemplifies the artist's commitment to social realism and her desire to depict the everyday lives of ordinary people.