Bitter Creek 1938

"Bitter Creek" is a 1938 lithograph by American artist Lew E. Davis (1910–1979). The artwork depicts a scene of simple, worn-down houses in a rural setting, rendered in a stark, realist style. The composition focuses on the architectural forms of the buildings, highlighting the weathered wood and corrugated metal roofs. The figures in the scene, small and shrouded, contribute to a sense of isolation and quiet contemplation. This lithograph, typical of Davis's social realist work, portrays a sense of poverty and hardship, prompting viewers to consider the lives of those living in such challenging circumstances.