Artwork
Refugees
Refugees is an unspecified painting by the Social Realist artist Osvaldo Louis Guglielmi. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Refugees is a 1939 painting by Osvaldo Louis Guglielmi, an American artist associated with the social realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures, likely refugees, standing on a sidewalk with suitcases, conveying displacement and solemnity. A woman, man, and another man wear distinct clothing, while a red brick building and a sign reading 'Canal St.' and 'Alexand Rac Time Band' form the background.
Technique & Style
Guglielmi's work is characterized by bleak and somber themes, typical of his pre-war paintings and the social realism style, which often addressed social and political issues.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Osvaldo Louis Guglielmi (April 9, 1906 – September 3, 1956) was an American painter.
