Occupation 1942

"Occupation" is a 1942 lithograph by American artist Leon Goldin, created during a period of significant social and political unrest. The artwork depicts two figures, one kneeling in prayer and the other hanging, suggesting a commentary on the brutality and oppression of wartime. The stark black and white composition, with its strong contrasts of light and dark, further reinforces the somber tone of the work. This print, often interpreted as a reflection of Goldin's own anxieties during World War II, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring human cost of conflict.