Martin Lewis (1881-1962)
Arc Welders 1937
drypoint
10 x 7 7/8, signed; ed. 100; inscribed "For John Ford from Martin Lewis"
Fine Prints of the Year 1938
UAM 1992.122

Martin Lewis, prized for his technical control of the etching medium, creates a neutral image in his Arc Welders. His image is untouched by social concerns: the men are hard at work, but women are still out shopping, and the florist is still open.