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La Borne - Verdun (The End - Verdun)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battlefield scene with fallen soldiers. The artwork includes a grave marker inscribed with "VERDUN 11 K." surrounded by two lifeless figures lying on the ground. The background is filled with chaotic, densely drawn lines. The technique used involves intricate and expressive line work. The atmosphere is heavy, capturing the reality of war. The use of monochrome adds to the somber tone of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1916
Medium
drypoint and etching on on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
4539 × 3517 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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