PovertyDorothy Rutka · 1939
Social Realism
1939
Cleveland Public Library
Dorothy Rutka (1907 – 1985)
Explore the intaglio prints of Dorothy Rutka (1907–1985), a Depression-era American artist known for her powerful depictions of poverty and social themes. Discover her works in major museums like the Smithsonian and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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About this artwork
- Title: Poverty
- Artist: Dorothy Rutka
- Year: 1939
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Cleveland Public Library
- Movement: Social Realism
- Keywords: monochromatic artwork, vintage print art, depression-era art
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Poverty" attributed to?
The artist behind "Poverty" is Dorothy Rutka. The work is catalogued under Dorothy Rutka's name.
How harmonious are the colors of "Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka?
"Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka displays a unified palette color harmony.
In what year was "Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka created?
"Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka was created in 1939.
Is "Poverty" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Is "Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka a light or a dark artwork?
"Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka is recorded as balanced, with a soft shadow luminance.
Is "Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Poverty" by Dorothy Rutka is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How old was Dorothy Rutka when creating "Poverty" in 1939?
Dorothy Rutka made "Poverty" at the age of 32. The artist was born in 1907 and the work is dated 1939.