Militair treurt bij zijn gevallen paard 1822 - 1856

"Militair treurt bij zijn gevallen paard" (Soldier Mourning His Fallen Horse) is a lithograph created by Dutch artist Bernard Édouard Swebach between 1822 and 1856. The image depicts a soldier standing solemnly over his fallen horse, a poignant scene of loss and grief. The composition is framed by a backdrop of a battlefield with soldiers in the distance. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the emotional cost of war and showcases Swebach's skill in depicting the human condition. The lithograph's small scale (291 mm x 388 mm) allows for an intimate and moving portrayal of the soldier's grief.