The War 1907

"The War" (1907) by German artist Hans Thoma depicts a warrior in profile, engulfed in flames, wearing a helmet adorned with a dragon. The fiery background and the warrior's grim expression evoke the chaos and destruction of war, a theme that resonated with audiences in the early 20th century. The dramatic use of light and shadow, with a fiery red dominating the canvas, highlights the intensity of the scene. Thoma's painting exemplifies a blend of realism and symbolism, capturing the horrors of war and the human cost of conflict.