Defense Workers

c. 1942

Moses Soyer

Associated Names
Moses Soyer

Artist, American, 1899 - 1974

The image shows five men's head and shoulder portraits grouped closely together. They are drawn in a monochromatic style, with intricate shading to suggest depth and texture. The man on the far left is wearing a hat and has a pursed expression, his head slightly tipped downward. Next to him stands a man with short hair, his features partially obscured by shadow. The central figure has a calm expression with a prominent nose and mouth, his hair short and combed neatly to the side. To his right, another man is visible, his face elongated with a shadowed bridge of the nose suggesting a downward glance. The final figure on the far right has discernible wrinkles and well-sculpted cheekbones, with his head slightly leaning forward revealing deep-set eyes. Each wears a similar style of collared clothing, with varying highlights suggesting different textures. The background is a textured surface, creating an atmospheric tone.
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Inscriptions

"Defense Workers" in pencil, lower left; signed: "M. Soyer" in pencil, lower right.

Wikidata ID

Q76456606

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