The Expulsion 1949

"The Expulsion" (1949) by Alexander Bogen is a poignant painting depicting a mother and child being forced from a space. The woman's expression is heavy with grief, holding her child close. The dark figure in the background amplifies the feeling of despair. The use of bold, contrasting colors and simplified forms creates a sense of emotional intensity. The work is an example of Expressionism, a style characterized by subjective emotions and psychological states. Bogen, born in 1916, was a painter and illustrator who explored the complexities of human experience.