The artwork is titled “Second Class” and is created by the artist Tarsila do Amaral. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) and Social Realism movements, and it is of the portrait genre.
In this evocative artwork, a group of individuals is gathered closely together, capturing the essence of societal demographics often relegated to the background or overlooked. The figures, varying in age from young children to adults, are depicted in simple clothing, with somber and expressive facial features. The backdrop suggests a train or a public transit environment, as indicated by the word “GLASS” partially visible behind the group, hinting at a journey or displacement. The use of muted colors and rigid, almost statue-like postures of the individuals enhance the narrative of hardship and marginalization. Tarsila do Amaral’s distinctive style delivers a powerful commentary on the socio-economic conditions, underlining the poignant reality of the working class.
