A Chronicler of American Life: The Art of Albert Webb Albert Webb (1891-1975), a New York artist whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a vital space in the narrative of 20th-century American art. He was a dedicated observer and recorder of everyday life during a period of immense social and economic upheaval – the Depression era – and his paintings, etchings, and lithographs offer a poignant glimpse into the realities faced by ordinary Americans. Webb wasn’t interested in grand narratives or abstract concepts; instead, he found b…