The Wounded Standard-Bearer 1823 - 1835

"The Wounded Standard-Bearer" is a lithograph created by Hippolyte Bellangé in 1823-1835, currently held by the Art Institute of Chicago. The print depicts a dramatic scene of a fallen soldier, his body nearly consumed by the flag he carries as another soldier rushes to his aid in the midst of a battle. The work captures the chaos and heroism of war, a popular subject for artists of the Romantic era. Bellangé, known for his dynamic compositions and evocative depictions of military subjects, skillfully portrays the intensity of the moment, highlighting the soldier's sacrifice and the enduring power of the flag.