Dying cadet 1896

Ferdinand Hodler's 1896 "Dying Cadet" is a sketch in pencil and colored chalks, depicting a scene of death and mourning. The drawing, characterized by its simplified forms and linear style, shows a figure lying on the ground surrounded by others, perhaps symbolizing the pain of loss. Hodler's work, a precursor to Expressionism, often explored themes of life and death, often using elongated figures and a limited color palette to convey emotional depth.