This is a drawing of a soldier lying against a tree amidst a battle. The soldier is in a prone position with his back against a tree, appearing to be resting or injured. A rifle lies on the ground beside him. In the background, groups of soldiers march in unison with rifles, their figures rendered in a softer focus. Clouds of smoke and fire suggest active battle scenes, adding a dramatic tension to the composition. The detailed shading, posture, and expression capture a sense of wartime fatigue or injury.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1823
- Medium
- lithograph touched with wash on wove paper [proof?]
- Dimensions
- 4688 × 3278 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original