Prisoner 1943

"Prisoner" is a 1943 woodcut print by Mexican artist Leopoldo Méndez (1902-1969). It depicts a solitary figure standing in a room, his hands tied behind his back, gazing upwards with a sense of despair. The use of stark black and white, along with the textured surface of the woodcut, enhances the sense of confinement and isolation. This powerful image speaks to the universal themes of suffering and oppression, making it a poignant work of social commentary.