Soldaat leest een brief before 1898

"Soldaat leest een brief" (Soldier reading a letter), a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Heinrich M. Krabbé, depicts a soldier seated on a bench, intently reading a letter. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, likely dates before 1898. The delicate lines and shading capture the soldier’s pensive expression and the quiet moment of reflection, highlighting the human cost of war. The artwork's realism and focus on individual experiences offer a poignant perspective on the realities of military life.