The departure of the conscript 1862

"The Departure of the Conscript" (1862) by Gerolamo Induno depicts a poignant scene of farewell between a young soldier and his loved one. The painting, housed at the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art in Piacenza, Italy, captures the raw emotion of separation and the anxieties of war. The soldier, dressed in a blue uniform, stands awkwardly, his hand outstretched in a gesture of comfort as his companion weeps, her face hidden in a white handkerchief. Induno masterfully conveys the weight of the moment, making it a powerful and relatable representation of the human cost of conflict.