Le bastion 63. 1871

"Le bastion 63" (1871) by Isidore Pils depicts a scene from the Franco-Prussian War. The artwork features a cannon mounted on a wooden platform, a soldier standing guard, and a snowy landscape. Pils, a French painter, is known for his detailed depictions of military life and his ability to capture the atmosphere of war. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, along with the date. The artwork's subject matter and realist style made it popular with contemporary audiences and continues to resonate with viewers interested in military history.