The first man I saw 

"The first man I saw" is a charcoal drawing by James Tissot, depicting a soldier lying dead against a wall. The drawing, which is part of Tissot's series of sketches from the Franco-Prussian War, showcases the artist's ability to capture the stark reality of war through simple yet powerful imagery. The soldier's body, rendered in meticulous detail, lies amidst the rubble of a shattered wall, highlighting the destruction and loss that the war brought. The drawing's stark composition and muted tones create a somber and haunting atmosphere, emphasizing the tragedy of war and the individual cost of conflict.