Breadline, New York 1932

"Breadline, New York" is a woodcut print created by Clare Leighton in 1932. The artwork depicts a stark reality of the Great Depression in New York City. Leighton's distinct style, characterized by bold lines and stark contrasts, emphasizes the bleakness of the scene. The towering buildings in the background symbolize the wealth and power of the city juxtaposed against the line of impoverished individuals seeking sustenance. This powerful image captures the social and economic disparities that were rampant in the 1930s.