Guerra 1940

"Guerra," meaning "War" in Spanish, is a 1940 painting by Ecuadorian artist Carlos Quizpez Asín (1900-1983). The artwork depicts a somber scene of a woman embracing a man in the midst of a war. The woman wears a pale, white dress while the man is dressed in dark blue trousers and a light blue shirt. In the background, a scene of chaos and destruction is suggested with smoke and soldiers visible. Quizpez Asín's use of dark, earthy tones creates a melancholic and oppressive atmosphere, reflecting the horrors of war. This painting exemplifies Quizpez Asín's commitment to social realism and his use of art to address important social issues.