Untitled (Air Raid) 1940

"Untitled (Air Raid)" (1940) by Seymour Fogel is a powerful black-and-white lithograph depicting the chaos of a wartime air raid. The artwork depicts a figure seemingly trapped in a distorted architectural space, their body contorted and their face obscured. Below, another figure is seen falling, their body elongated and their form almost skeletal. The composition of the piece, with its fragmented and geometric forms, evokes a sense of disorientation and anxiety, reflecting the experiences of civilians during wartime. The lithograph is a haunting commentary on the impact of war on individual lives and serves as a reminder of the fragility of human existence.