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War, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
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War, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199140 War, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: War, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery. Illustration for The Art Journal, 1854.); © Look and Learn
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This print captures the essence of war, as depicted in Edwin Landseer's engraving titled "War, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery". The image showcases a haunting scene of historical significance and evokes a sense of horror and despair. In this powerful artwork, Landseer skillfully portrays the brutality and devastation that accompanies warfare. The focus is on a group of horses amidst a battlefield strewn with dead bodies. Their expressions reveal both fear and resignation, reflecting the toll that conflict takes on innocent creatures caught in its midst. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every corpse is meticulously rendered, emphasizing the grim reality of war. Each lifeless body tells its own tragic story, reminding us of the human cost paid during times of armed conflict. The inclusion of this engraving in The Art Journal in 1854 speaks to its significance as an important piece within art history. It serves as a poignant reminder that war has long been an unfortunate part of our collective past. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are compelled to reflect on humanity's capacity for violence and destruction. It prompts us to consider how far we have come since those dark days while urging us never to forget the lessons learned from such harrowing experiences.
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