Guernica

"Guernica" is a large, powerful painting by Pablo Picasso that depicts the chaos and suffering caused by the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. Using stark, monochromatic tones, Picasso illustrates distressed figures, animals, and buildings to evoke the horror, fear, and devastation experienced by civilians. The artwork serves as a symbol of anti-war sentiment, expressing the pain inflicted by violence and the tragedy of innocent lives caught in conflict. It remains one of the most impactful anti-war artworks in history.