Doodgraver op een slagveld 1877 - 1930

"Doodgraver op een slagveld" (Grave Digger on a Battlefield) is an etching by Belgian artist Henri de Groux, created between 1877 and 1930. The artwork, measuring 140 mm in height and 100 mm in width, depicts a somber scene of a grave digger working amidst a battlefield, highlighting the grim realities of war. The etching's dark and expressive lines create a sense of desolation, emphasizing the somber atmosphere and the weight of death on the battlefield. It is a powerful and evocative piece that exemplifies de Groux's distinctive style and his exploration of the human condition in times of conflict.