Menigte aan de rand van een verwoeste stad 1916

Henri de Groux's "Menigte aan de rand van een verwoeste stad," created in 1916, depicts a somber scene of a crowd huddled together in the ruins of a city. The artwork uses a dark and dramatic palette with a heavy emphasis on shadows, creating a sense of despair and desolation. The figures are shrouded in gloom, their faces obscured, symbolizing the suffering and hardship endured by those affected by war. This poignant portrayal of war's aftermath exemplifies the power of art to capture the human cost of conflict. The etching’s size is 533 x 730 mm, showcasing a poignant and moving scene of wartime suffering.