The Ending of the War, Starting Home 1933

Horace Pippin's "The Ending of the War, Starting Home" (1933) depicts a poignant scene of soldiers returning home from the trenches of World War I. The painting is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war, with its stark imagery of soldiers emerging from a dark and foreboding landscape. Pippin, a self-taught artist, used a simplified and naive style to convey the emotion and intensity of his subject matter, creating a work of art that is both moving and memorable. The frame of the work is covered in various militaristic objects, including weapons and helmets, adding to the artwork's overall theme. "The Ending of the War, Starting Home" remains a compelling representation of the human experience of war, resonating with audiences even today.