Fallen Russian Soldier 1917

"Fallen Russian Soldier" (1917) by Laszlo Mednyanszky is a poignant depiction of a soldier lying lifeless on the ground. The starkness of the composition, with the figure rendered in simple lines and washes of color against a muted background, emphasizes the tragedy of the event. The soldier's face, turned towards the sky, evokes a sense of peace and resignation. This work, created during the midst of World War I, reflects the artist's response to the brutal realities of the conflict and the human cost of war.