Home Front 1942

"Home Front" (1942) is a powerful woodcut by Jolán Gross-Bettelheim, a Hungarian-American artist known for her social realist work. This print depicts the interior of a wartime factory, with workers operating machinery. The composition is dynamic and geometric, with strong lines and stark contrasts, typical of the Art Deco style. The image exemplifies the contribution of women to the war effort during World War II, a theme that resonated with many viewers at the time. Gross-Bettelheim, who immigrated to the United States in the 1930s, used her art to address social issues and advocate for social justice.