Fascism I 1943

"Fascism I" is a powerful woodcut created by Mexican artist Leopoldo Méndez in 1943, depicting the horrors of fascism. The image is a stark black and white composition, conveying a sense of urgency and brutality. A figure in a hat with a swastika symbol is shown standing over a fallen man, while soldiers with rifles stand in the background, their faces obscured by the starkness of the composition. Méndez's work often addressed social and political issues, and this woodcut stands as a testament to his commitment to using art as a means of protest and social commentary.