Soldaat die zijn geweer schoonmaakt 1878 - 1887

"Soldaat die zijn geweer schoonmaakt" (Soldier Cleaning his Gun), an etching by Dutch artist Heinrich M. Krabbé, depicts a soldier seated against a brick wall, meticulously cleaning his rifle. The work, created between 1878 and 1887, captures a moment of quiet routine amidst the backdrop of military life, emphasizing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and realism. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to Krabbé's contribution to Dutch art.