The Street Porter c. 1890

"The Street Porter" is a bronze sculpture by Belgian artist Constantin Meunier, created around 1890. Meunier, known for his depictions of working-class life, captured the strain and dignity of a laborer carrying a heavy load. The sculpture's realism and focus on the physicality of labor make it a powerful example of Social Realism, a movement emphasizing the lives and struggles of ordinary people. This bronze sculpture, currently at The Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Meunier's interest in portraying the lives and struggles of working-class people.