Uit het krijgsmansleven 1881

"Uit het krijgsmansleven" (From the Soldier's Life) is a colorful print from 1881 by De Ruyter & Meijer depicting various scenes of military life. This print, likely a part of a series, uses a combination of illustrative and narrative elements to portray the realities of military service. The print captures the diverse aspects of military life from marching and training to resting and even death, as seen in the cemetery depicted in the top left corner. This work is a testament to the 19th-century interest in capturing the everyday experiences of soldiers, making it a valuable resource for understanding military life in that period.