Suffer Little Children 1939

"Suffer Little Children" is a 1939 lithograph by American artist Bernard Joseph Steffen (1907-1980). The artwork depicts a group of children huddled together in a bombed-out building, with planes flying overhead. The lithograph uses stark contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the somber mood, and the damaged architecture speaks to the devastation of war. Steffen’s work highlights the tragic human cost of conflict. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of children and the enduring effects of war.