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.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging