William’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Rip van Winkle
William Gropper American, 1897-1977

Surrender (Spain)
William Gropper American, 1897-1977

December, from the Calendar of the American League Against War and Fascism
William Gropper American, 1897-1977

Liberated Village
William Gropper American, 1897-1977

Red Cavalry
William Gropper American, 1897-1977

The Have and the Have Nots, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

The Funny Men, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Portfolio Cover, for Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965)

Heroics, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

The Old Man, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Ladder of Success, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Fantasy, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

I Gotta Gal, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Politicos, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Justice, from Capriccios
William Gropper (American 1897-1977) printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894-1965) published by William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Twelve Etchings: Title Page
William Gropper (American, 1897-1977) printed by Emiliano Sorini published by Associated American Artists

Twelve Etchings: Introductory Page
William Gropper (American, 1897-1977) printed by Emiliano Sorini published by Associated American Artists

Twelve Etchings: Folio Cover
William Gropper (American, 1897-1977) printed by Emiliano Sorini published by Associated American Artists

Market on 38th, Street, from Twelve Etchings
William Gropper (American, 1897-1977) printed by Emiliano Sorini published by Associated American Artists

Fantasy, from Twelve Etchings
William Gropper (American, 1897-1977) printed by Emiliano Sorini published by Associated American Artists