Gassed 

John Singer Sargent created this poignant oil on canvas, titled "Gassed," in the aftermath of World War I. The painting depicts a scene of wounded soldiers, victims of a mustard gas attack, being led away from the battlefield. Sargent, an American artist, often portrayed upper-class society. His choice to depict the horrors of war reflects a shift in his focus, perhaps influenced by the war’s impact on society. The soldiers, blinded and vulnerable, represent the devastating consequences of modern warfare, challenging traditional heroic narratives of combat. Their linked posture speaks to the reliance on each other in a world that has otherwise failed them. "Gassed" captures the physical and emotional trauma experienced by soldiers during the Great War, inviting viewers to confront the realities of war beyond the battlefield.