Slagveld met gesneuvelde soldaten 1914 - 1930

"Slagveld met gesneuvelde soldaten" (Battlefield with fallen soldiers) is a powerful etching created by Belgian artist Henri de Groux between 1914 and 1930. The artwork depicts a grim scene of a battlefield littered with the bodies of fallen soldiers. The composition is dominated by the densely packed figures, their contorted bodies and lifeless expressions highlighting the tragedy of war. The shadowy background and the pale crescent moon create a sense of foreboding, emphasizing the desolation of the battlefield and the weight of the loss. De Groux's expressive style and the realism of the scene make a strong anti-war statement, a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.