Gewonden op het slagveld by Christian Rugendas

Gewonden op het slagveld 1718 - 1781

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aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

yellowing background

photo restoration

parchment

pencil sketch

light coloured

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Gewonden op het slagveld" (Wounded on the Battlefield) is a sepia-toned etching by Christian Rugendas, a renowned German artist. The artwork depicts a scene of chaos and suffering on a battlefield, with wounded soldiers lying on the ground while others attend to them. This detailed etching showcases Rugendas' skill in capturing the realism and drama of war. Created between 1718 and 1781, the small, yet powerful composition, emphasizes the human cost of conflict.