Weg met het militairisme 1924

"Weg met het militarisme" (Away with militarism) is a woodcut print created in 1924 by Dutch artist Chris Lebeau. This striking artwork depicts a soldier in a simplified style, his back turned to the viewer as he kneels and throws his rifle to the ground. The stark black and white composition creates a powerful anti-war message, reflecting the sentiment of post-World War I Europe. The image is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its importance in Dutch art history and its relevance to the social and political climate of the time.