Mussolini Visits Spain 1940

"Mussolini Visits Spain" is a powerful lithograph by Beatrice Mandelman created in 1940. The image portrays a chaotic scene of a crowd of people, likely fleeing a bombing or other conflict, with a focus on a woman kneeling over a fallen child. The somber, monochromatic tones create a sense of urgency and despair, highlighting the human cost of war. This artwork is an example of how artists responded to the events of World War II, reflecting the anxieties and tragedies of the time.