Boys play in bombed-out buildings in the working-class district of Favoriten, Vienna, Austria 1948

David Seymour’s 1948 photograph, "Boys play in bombed-out buildings in the working-class district of Favoriten, Vienna, Austria," is a powerful image that captures the resilience of children in the aftermath of World War II. The photo shows several children playing amongst the rubble of destroyed buildings in Vienna, Austria. Seymour was a renowned photojournalist who documented the human cost of war and displacement, and his work often highlighted the plight of children. This image, part of the "Children of Europe" series, serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of conflict. The stark black and white composition, and the juxtaposition of the children's playfulness with the surrounding devastation, creates a moving and thought-provoking image that emphasizes the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit.