The Drummer 1969

"The Drummer" (1969) is a stark black and white etching by Frank Wright (1932-2020) that depicts a single soldier drumming furiously in the midst of a battlefield, a stark reminder of the toll of war. The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, emphasizing the dynamic pose of the drummer and the somber stillness of the fallen soldiers. The artwork's dark subject matter evokes a sense of tragedy and the fragility of life.