Soldaten bij een kustbatterij 1841 - 1870

"Soldaten bij een kustbatterij" (Soldiers at a coastal battery) is an etching by the Dutch artist Henri Adolphe Schaep, created between 1841 and 1870. The artwork depicts a group of soldiers gathered around a cannon, their faces obscured by their helmets, while a fort stands in the background. The image captures a moment of quiet contemplation or anticipation, with the figures standing in a semi-circle around the cannon. The composition highlights the power and presence of the military within a landscape setting, inviting viewers to consider the history of military action and its impact on the environment.