Lamentation [recto] 1950

"Lamentation" is a 1950 lithograph by Benton Spruance, an American artist known for his printmaking. The artwork depicts three figures, their postures and expressions conveying a sense of sorrow and mourning. The figures are rendered with a distinct chiaroscuro style, using strong contrasts between light and dark to emphasize form and emotion. The lithograph's title, "Lamentation," suggests a theme of grief and loss, which is reinforced by the somber atmosphere and the figures' expressive gestures.