De bange soldaat 1876 - 1898

"De Bange Soldaat" (The Fearful Soldier) is a humorous illustration by Eugène Chaperon, created between 1876 and 1898. The image depicts a series of comic scenes featuring a soldier who is terrified of a bear. The soldier’s fear leads to a series of increasingly absurd situations, highlighting the absurdity of military life. Chaperon's use of detailed drawings and exaggerated expressions creates a lighthearted and engaging narrative, capturing the attention of viewers with its whimsical and relatable themes of fear and cowardice.