After the Battle 

Alphonse Legros' "After the Battle" depicts a powerful and haunting scene of death and destruction. The skeletal figure of Death, riding a rearing horse, towers over a battlefield strewn with fallen soldiers and civilians. The image is rendered in a stark and dramatic style, with strong lines and bold contrasts of light and shadow. The use of crosshatching throughout the drawing adds a sense of depth and texture to the scene. This work showcases Legros' skill in capturing the emotional intensity and visual power of a historical event, while also exploring the universal themes of mortality and suffering.