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Dead Scottish Soldiers on the Battlefield near Ypres

René Beeh

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a surreal woodland scene with abstract elements. The painting depicts an area in a forest setting with three unknown forms on a shadowed ground. Vibrant colors such as blues, browns, and greens are used in a loose and expressive manner. The background features tree trunks and various shaped forms, suggesting a natural environment rendered with an abstract and expressive approach.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3295 × 3224 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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