Militairen bij een mijngang, 1832 1833

"Militairen bij een mijngang" (Soldiers at a Mine Shaft), created in 1833 by Auguste Raffet, depicts a scene of soldiers in a war setting, likely during the Napoleonic Wars, as Raffet was known for his portrayals of military life. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a detailed look at soldiers working on a mine shaft, showcasing Raffet's talent for capturing the gritty realism of war. The scene, with its smoky atmosphere and focus on the details of military life, reflects the dramatic and often brutal reality of warfare in the 19th century.