Social Justice and Art 1929-1945

In the foreground, there is a man laying on a large human-sized book, one hand on his chin and the other holding a pencil to the page. In front of his pencil, the text "Mendez" and "1945" is printed. On the pages of the book are a skeleten-creature and on the opposite page an angel. Behind the man and the book is a large cactus, and then a large cross rises from its base. The cross is encircled by a large snake-like creature whose head is open, facing away, and an eagle is crucified with knives. Coming from the ends of the cross are what seems to be spears, pointing clockwise. Behind this foreground scene, there is an army marching under a flag with the skull and crossbones. A priest follows behind the army, seemingly coming from the open mouth of the large serpent whose tail holds the feet of the crucified eagle. To the left there are two more crucified figures, whose crosses are on fire. In the far background, there is a vista of a large city. 
Leopoldo Méndez
Lo que puede venir
woodcut on paper
12 in x 6 15/16 in (30.48 cm x 17.62 cm);14 ¼ in x 10 ⅜ in (36.2 cm x 26.35 cm);22 ⅛ in x 18 ⅛ in (56.2 cm x 46.04 cm)
Museum Purchase
Around and behind a central image of a sewing machine are overlapping images of people, ships, a building fire, the Statue of Liberty, and small blocks of text.
Ida Abelman
My Father Reminisces
lithograph on paper
14 9/16 in x 18 7/16 in (36.99 cm x 46.83 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
A boy stands at the front of the painting, arms crossed and face solemn. He is wearing an oversized white shirt that comes down to his knees. A figure, most likely a woman, stands behind him with her back turned. Her head is covered in a long black headscarf that is traditional to Jewish culture. Behind them is a blue horizon.
Ben Shahn
Boy
tempera on cardboard
26 11/16 x 18 3/16 in. (67.7 x 46.1 cm);35 7/8 x 27 7/8 in. (91.12 x 70.8 cm)
Museum Purchase
Doris Spiegel
Selling Candles
etching on paper
7 in x 5 1/16 in (17.78 cm x 12.86 cm);7 in x 5 1/16 in (17.78 cm x 12.86 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Hyman Warsager
My Backyard No.2
wood engraving on paper
14 in x 17 ⅛ in (35.56 cm x 43.5 cm);14 in x 17 ⅛ in (35.56 cm x 43.5 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Mitchell Siporin
Railroaders
lithograph on paper
22 in x 12 3/16 in (55.88 cm x 30.96 cm);22 in x 15 9/16 in (55.88 cm x 39.53 cm);32 ⅛ in x 26 ⅛ in (81.6 cm x 66.36 cm);28 1/16 in x 21 15/16 in (71.28 cm x 55.72 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Leonard Pytlak
Underpass
lithograph on paper
12 ⅞ in x 14 3/16 in (32.7 cm x 36.04 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Hugh Miller
Auto Wreck
lithograph on paper
14 ¾ in x 18 9/16 in (37.47 cm x 47.15 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
;Vase with red and green glazes.
Fay Chong
The Mansion
linoleum cut on paper
9 ⅛ in x 12 ⅛ in (23.18 cm x 30.8 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Four buildings are situated at an angle and descend away from the viewer as if on a hill. A latticework pattern visible in the background suggests an industrial complex. Three figures in deep shadow walk in the foreground. 
Blanche Grambs
Mining Town
etching on paper
11 4/5 in x 14 ⅞ in (30 cm x 37.78 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Elizabeth Olds
Workman
lithograph on paper
12 ⅝ in x 17 in (32.07 cm x 43.18 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects
Paul Weller
Coal Country
lithograph on paper
11 ⅞ in x 14 ⅞ in (30.16 cm x 37.78 cm)
Allocated by the U.S. Government Commissioned through the New Deal art projects

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60 Collection Object Sources

Boy (1950/1.203)
Railroaders (1943.126)
Underpass (1943.112)
Auto Wreck (1943.89)
The Mansion (1943.16)
Mining Town (1943.43)
Workman (1943.101)
Coal Country (1943.147)
Mine Accident (1943.114)
Ku Kluxers (1943.73)
An Incident (1943.122)
New York (1990/2.54)
Hardware Store (2011/2.5)
Farm Machine (2008/2.348)
Currie, Nevada (2002/2.219)
Lackarbeiter (1975/2.97)
Workman (1948/1.25)
Mine Strike (1935.23)
Starvation (1943.131)
Ixtaccíhuatl (1958/1.106)
Cockfight (1958/1.105)
Head (1948/1.24)
Marching Women (1948/1.72)

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