The artwork entitled “Central Park Siesta,” created by artist Will Barnet in 1932, is a lithograph on paper measuring 26 x 29.3 cm. It falls under the genre of genre painting and belongs to the Social Realism art movement. This piece emerged from the United States and encapsulates the essence of daily life scenes.
In the artwork, two men are depicted seated on a park bench in Central Park. The man in the foreground appears to be sleeping, with his head resting on his chest, conveying a sense of fatigue or tranquility. His posture is relaxed, and his hands rest on his lap. The other man, positioned slightly behind and to his right, is engrossed in reading a newspaper, suggesting a moment of leisure and the everyday nature of the scene. The background features the natural setting of the park, with windswept trees and a path that extends into the distance, enhancing the depth and realism of the scene. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the strong contrasts and intricate detailing, characteristic of lithography and the Social Realism movement.
