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Elizabeth Catlett — Sharecropper
Elizabeth Catlett

Sharecropper

1968

This woodcut depicts a portrait of a sharecropper, rendered in bold, expressive lines characteristic of the medium. The figure wears a wide brimmed hat and simple clothing, their face marked by deep lines and a weathered expression that conveys both dignity and hardship. The strong contrasts between black and white create a sense of volume and emotional intensity. The work exemplifies social realist art that honors the labor and resilience of working people.

Medium
paper
Overall

Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

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Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

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Elizabeth Catlett, Sharecropper, 1968

This woodcut depicts a portrait of a sharecropper, rendered in bold, expressive lines characteristic of the medium. The figure wears a wide brimmed hat and simple clothing, their face marked by deep lines and a weathered expression that conveys both dignity and hardship. The strong contrasts between black and white create a sense of volume and emotional intensity. The work exemplifies social realist art that honors the labor and resilience of working people.

Medium
paper
Dimensions
overall: 44.8 x 42 cm
Year
1968
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Mid Century, Printmaking, Portraiture, African American Art, Labor History, Figurative Art, Rural Life, American Art, Woodcut Print, Social Realism

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago