Untitled 1910

Lewis Hine’s 1910 photograph, “Untitled,” depicts a bare room in a brick building, highlighting the stark realities of poverty and homelessness. The image focuses on a single mattress, seemingly abandoned and deflated on the floor. The room's bareness and worn walls, along with a discarded bed frame, emphasize the lack of basic necessities and the harsh conditions faced by many during this time. Hine, a renowned social documentary photographer, used his work to expose social injustices and advocate for reform. This image exemplifies his approach, drawing attention to the plight of the marginalized and serving as a powerful document of American society during the early 20th century.