U.N. (The United Nations) 1953

Herbert Lawrence Block's 1953 drawing, "U.N. (The United Nations)," is a satirical commentary on the United Nations headquarters. It depicts the building as a cage, with a giant, looming figure trapped inside. Block, a renowned political cartoonist, often used his art to criticize and expose injustices, and this drawing is a stark example of his talent for social commentary. The drawing, completed in pencil, highlights the building's grid-like structure, emphasizing its rigid and restrictive nature. Through this powerful imagery, Block critiques the United Nations' ability to effectively resolve global conflicts.