Soldaten in vorderster Stellung in Russisch-Polen 1915

"Soldaten in vorderster Stellung in Russisch-Polen" (Soldiers in the Front Line in Russian Poland) is a 1915 pencil drawing by German artist Reinhard Pfaehler von Othegraven (1875-). The drawing depicts three soldiers in a trench, their rifles aimed, likely during the First World War. The artist’s use of quick, loose lines and shading creates a sense of urgency and realism, capturing the raw energy of war. The drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, is a poignant testament to the experience of war, offering viewers a glimpse into the realities of combat.