The artwork “Newsboys with Base Ball Extra, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1908” by Lewis Hine, created in 1908, is a photograph representative of the Social Realism art movement. It is part of the “National Child Labor Committee photographs” series.
The artwork depicts a large group of young boys, known as newsboys, standing closely together on a street in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding newspapers that they sell. The boys are dressed in typical early 20th-century clothing, including caps, shirts, and trousers, and appear eager as they pose for the camera. The background includes buildings with intricate architectural details, a glimpse into the urban environment of the time. The photograph is a poignant representation of child labor practices of the era, capturing the daily lives and working conditions of these young street vendors.
