Der Verwundete 1866

"Der Verwundete" (The Wounded Man) is an 1866 painting by Gustave Courbet, a prominent figure in the Realism movement. Courbet's signature realism is evident in the depiction of the wounded man, lying on a bed of leaves with a bloodied chest. The setting is a dark, wooded area, with a faint glimpse of a sunset in the background, further emphasizing the somber mood of the scene. This painting captures the harsh realities of war and its impact on individuals, emphasizing the suffering and vulnerability of the wounded.