Subway Sleeper 1939

"Subway Sleeper" (1939) is a lithograph by American artist Frank Davidson (1912-1985). The print captures the stark reality of urban life, portraying a solitary figure slumped in a subway seat. The starkness of the composition and the use of shading and tonal contrast emphasize the anonymity and alienation of the subject, highlighting the artist's focus on social realism. The number "125" visible in the background further adds to the urban context of the artwork.