Oorlogsslachtoffers liggend op een helling 1914 - 1930

Henri de Groux's "Oorlogsslachtoffers liggend op een helling" (War Victims Lying on a Slope) is a powerful etching that depicts the aftermath of battle. Created between 1914 and 1930, the artwork portrays a stark scene of fallen soldiers, their bodies strewn across a rugged landscape under a night sky. The artist's use of stark contrasts and dramatic lines emphasizes the tragedy of war, creating a sense of despair and loss. The presence of a single airplane in the sky further underscores the modernity of the conflict, contrasting the brutal reality of war with the technological advancements of the time. This print, a testament to the horrors of World War I, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.