To Freedom - XII August - 1948 1952

"To Freedom - XII August - 1948" is a 1952 lithograph by Benton Spruance, an American artist known for his expressive and often dramatic use of line and texture. The work depicts a woman falling, her body contorted and her face obscured, suggesting a sense of urgency and desperation. The inclusion of a dove and a cityscape in the background adds symbolic weight to the image, possibly referencing themes of hope, flight, and escape. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and dark, further enhances the sense of drama and dynamism.