Feltvagt ved Hammelev i det Slesviske 1848 1880s

"Feltvagt ved Hammelev i det Slesviske 1848", created in the 1880s by Adolph Kittendorff, is a lithograph depicting a scene of the First Schleswig War. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, portrays a group of soldiers resting near a field, likely after a battle. The scene emphasizes the harsh realities of war, with the soldiers' weary postures and the surrounding landscape creating a sense of fatigue and desolation. Kittendorff's realistic style captures the details of the scene, providing a glimpse into the experiences of soldiers during this historical conflict. This work is a significant example of 19th-century Danish art and provides valuable insight into the visual representation of war in the period.