Spring Military Aviation and Militaria Auction
Lot 367:
Description
This oil on canvas is a contemporary version of the 1936 painting titled Die letzte Handgranate (The Last Hand Grenade) by Elk Eber. The composition depicts two soldiers in German military attire, including Stahlhelm helmets and field uniforms, positioned on a battlefield. The primary figure is captured in a dynamic throwing motion, wielding a Stielhandgranate (stick grenade), while a second soldier is seen crouching in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of billowing smoke and scorched earth. The work is executed in a realistic, illustrative style with energetic brushwork and visible impasto in the lighter areas of the uniforms and the sky. No signature or date is visible on the front of the canvas. The painting is housed in a contemporary dark-stained wooden frame with a prominent grain. 24X20
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