Labor and Printmaking

The Working Day, No. 37 by Hugo Gellert, lithograph, ca. 1933

During the late 19th century, the United States saw a rise in industrialization, with machines replacing the work of skilled craftsmen.
As a result, the idea of labor organizations became more and more attractive. Although such unions would not gain equal ground with businesses and industries until the 1930s, during the late 19th century, they were able to organize strikes and other events that brought their grievances over working conditions and wages to light.

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Article on Depression-era Printmaking from Salon