Unemployed c. 1935

"Unemployed" is a lithograph by George E.C. Wiggins created in 1935. This artwork depicts a scene of the Great Depression, specifically a gathering of unemployed individuals. The piece is a powerful representation of the economic hardships faced by many Americans during this time. Wiggins captures the desperation and hopelessness of the situation through the somber expressions and the numerous protest signs held by the crowd. The lithograph serves as a poignant reminder of the social and economic realities of the period, a time when many people were struggling to survive.