Riders on Street Car 1947

"Riders on Street Car" is a 1947 lithograph by American artist Rudolph T. Pen (1918-1989). The print depicts a scene of everyday life, portraying a group of people riding a streetcar. Pen's signature style of using expressive lines and dark tones creates a sense of immediacy and realism. The image, rendered in black and white, captures the anonymous nature of urban life, showcasing the diversity of the passengers, with each individual seemingly lost in their own thoughts. This work demonstrates Pen's talent for depicting the human experience through social realism, making it a poignant and evocative depiction of urban transportation.