Before the attack. At Plevna

About this work

The painting depicts a group of soldiers in a field, lying on the ground with their rifles at the ready. They are dressed in dark uniforms and wear hats, with some of them appearing to be injured or dead. In the background, there is a large stack of hay or straw, and a few trees can be seen in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with a sense of tension and anticipation hanging in the air. The soldiers seem to be waiting for something to happen, and the overall mood of the painting is one of foreboding and unease. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Vasily Vereshchagin.