Kersttijd 1900 Possibly 1900 - 1923

"Kersttijd 1900" (Christmastime 1900), a satirical print created by Dutch artist Hendrik Jan Carel Linse, depicts a skeletal soldier standing triumphantly over a pile of dead soldiers. The artwork, possibly created between 1900 and 1923, uses black and white tones to create a stark and somber image. It is thought to be a commentary on the Boer War, where British soldiers were often depicted as skeletons due to the harsh conditions and diseases they faced. The print highlights the devastation of war and the ultimate futility of conflict. Linse, who died in 1906, was a noted satirical artist and his work often explored themes of war and social injustice.