Ernesto de la Cárcova Without bread and without work
Artista: Ernesto de la Cárcova
Siglo XIX · Argentina
Colección: Ernesto De La Carcova
"Without Bread and Without Work" by Ernesto de la Cárcova (1894) is a seminal work of Argentine social realism depicting the desolation of a working-class family. The scene, set in a humble, dark interior, shows a mother with her baby in the shadows and a man looking out towards an industrial landscape, symbolizing despair in the face of unemployment. The dramatic light breaking through the window contrasts with the dominant shadow, accentuating the critique of the harsh living conditions of the working class of the era. It is a powerful testament to socioeconomic struggles and a milestone in Latin American art.
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