Front in Korea 1952

"Front in Korea" is a color photograph taken in 1952 by Dutch photographer David Ketel (1913-2008) and housed at the Rijksmuseum. This image, part of a larger series documenting the Korean War, captures a poignant moment of a soldier standing on a hillside overlooking a valley, sandbags and a trench in the foreground. The scene, characterized by the stark landscape and the soldier's solitary presence, evokes the tension and uncertainty of wartime. Ketel's photographic work often focused on historical events, offering a glimpse into crucial moments in world history.