The Forgotten | Emile Betsellère | 1872

This poignant work captures the harrowing solitude of a mortally wounded French soldier left behind on a frozen battlefield, likely alluding to the brutal winter campaigns of the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871). Betsellère renders the scene with solemn, unflinching intensity: the fallen soldier, surrounded by shattered weaponry and desolate terrain, lifts his gaze upward in a final gesture of pain, resignation, and muted supplication. Smoke drifts across the bleak horizon, while circling birds heighten the sense of foreboding in the icy expanse. The painting stands as a powerful meditation on abandonment, sacrifice, and the profound human cost of conflict.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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Sizes:

12’’ x 8’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm

18’’ x 12’’ Inches = 45.7 cm x 30.5 cm 

24" x 16" Inches = 61 cm x 40.6 cm