Meisje kust voor haar knielende Engelse soldaat 1918

"Meisje kust voor haar knielende Engelse soldaat" is a poignant illustration created by Albert (I) Hahn in 1918, just months before his own death. The image depicts a young woman leaning down to kiss a kneeling British soldier, their embrace framed by a decorative oval and surrounded by swirling floral patterns. The work, executed in a distinctive Art Nouveau style, captures the bittersweet sentimentality of wartime romance, a theme prevalent in art of the period. Hahn’s work, though small in scale, evokes a sense of intimacy and tenderness, offering a glimpse into the personal stories amidst the larger conflict.