Espagne 1937

"Espagne" (Spain) is an etching created by Leon Kelly in 1937. The artwork portrays a group of people, likely civilians, gathered near a building. The figures are depicted in a simple, almost skeletal style, their bodies elongated and contorted, suggesting a sense of urgency or distress. The composition is open and expansive, leaving the viewer to interpret the scene and its implications. The etching's title, "Espagne," and the date of its creation, 1937, suggest a connection to the Spanish Civil War, a conflict that deeply affected many artists of the time. Kelly's "Espagne" serves as a powerful and moving testament to the human cost of war.