This uproarious, social-realist painting depicts bloated, cigar-puffing politicians at the contentious Democratic Convention of 1932. Held at Chicago Stadium on June 27, 1932, the convention delegates selected Franklin Delano Roosevelt as their presidential candidate.; Depicting jubilant delegates parading and dancing on convention floor, waving state delegation markers, banners and signs.
Curatorial Statement
Hungarian born artist A. Raymond Katz was known for helping to revive the ancient medium of casein, which introduced brilliant new colors to the palettes of many artists in the 1930s.
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