Retirantes 

Candido Portinari created "Retirantes," a moving piece that encapsulates the hardship of migrant workers in Brazil. Portinari, deeply affected by his humble beginnings, often depicted the lives of the poor and working class. In this emotionally charged image, we see a family of "retirantes," or migrants, their bodies rendered with a stark, almost skeletal quality that speaks to the famine they faced. The figures, framed against a barren landscape and fiery sun, evoke a sense of despair. Their hollowed eyes seem to stare right through us, challenging our indifference. Portinari uses a somber palette to amplify the emotional weight of the scene. The artwork is more than just a depiction of poverty; it's a commentary on the social and economic disparities that force families to leave their homes in search of survival. Portinari gives visibility to those often unseen, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality and human suffering.