Étienne Dujardin-Beaumetz - Le général Lapasset brûlant ses drapeaux

作品描述

This historical painting by Étienne Dujardin-Beaumetz depicts General Ferdinand-Auguste Lapasset burning his flags during the Siege of Metz in 1870. The scene captures the dramatic moment of surrender and the emotional weight of abandoning the French flag, set against a campfire illuminated backdrop. The artwork conveys the tension and sacrifice of military conflict through its vivid portrayal of a soldier's poignant act.