The Village of Zenson During the Battle
1917
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a landscape scene of the village of Zenson di Piave during the First World War. The composition captures the atmospheric effects of conflict, marked by smoke rising against a pale sky over a rural settlement.
Did you know?
Giulio Aristide Sartorio served as an official war artist for the Italian army during World War I. He captured these scenes while on the front lines, often depicting the stark reality of destruction alongside the natural beauty of the Italian landscape. His work serves as both an aesthetic accomplishment and a historical record of the devastation caused by the conflict along the Piave river.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
The Village of Zenson During the Battle
Giulio Aristide Sartorio, 1917
On your wall. Unlock the HD download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
