Stretcher Bearers, Somme 1916

James McBey's "Stretcher Bearers, Somme" is a poignant watercolor and ink sketch depicting the grim reality of war. Created during World War I in 1916, the artwork portrays two British soldiers carrying a wounded comrade on a stretcher across a desolate battlefield, likely near the Somme River. The scene, rendered with a loose and expressive style, conveys a sense of urgency and the weight of the soldier's duty. McBey, known for his war drawings, captured the starkness of the landscape and the emotional toll of conflict, offering a powerful glimpse into the experience of those who served in the trenches.