Head of a Fallen Soldier 1847

Jean Victor Schnetz's "Head of a Fallen Soldier" (1847) is a poignant drawing depicting the face of a deceased soldier. The composition focuses solely on the soldier's head, resting on what appears to be a bed or a makeshift stretcher, emphasizing the soldier's vulnerability and the fragility of life. The artist's use of chalk and charcoal lends a somber and realistic quality to the drawing, further enhancing the emotional impact of the piece. The drawing is part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, and represents a powerful example of Romantic-era artistic expression, where depictions of death and tragedy were commonplace.