Barnet, Will. JOE. Szoke 13, Cole 12, Johnson 14. Lithograph, 1935. Edition of 12. Titled and signed in pencil. 16 1/8 x 9 3/4 inches (image), 21 3/8 x 15 3/4 inches (sheet). Estate of the Artist, Swann Galleries. In excellent condition. Barnet is quoted by Cole as follows: "This lithograph was done during the depression. A migration of miners brought Joe's family, 10 in all, to New York. I was delighted to use Joe and his sister Rosie as models." Rosie is the subject of the lithograph titled "Rosie," also from 1935 (Cole 23, Szoke 23, not in Johnson).
Inventory # 12769