In the bayonets Ur Ur (Attack). 1887-1895 Vasily Vereshchagin (1842-1904)

The painting depicts a dramatic battle scene unfolding in a snow-covered forest. Soldiers in historical military uniforms, carrying muskets and bayonets, are advancing through the trees. The atmosphere is tense and chaotic, with hints of a struggle already taking place.
In the foreground, a fallen soldier lies draped in a cloak, suggesting the brutal reality of war. To the left, a broken or abandoned cannonwheel emphasizes the fierce fighting. A regimental flag, partially obscured by snow-laden branches, flies defiantly in the background, symbolizing the cause for which the soldiers are fighting. The artist has captured the harshness of winter warfare with the thick snow covering the ground and branches, and the muted, cool color palette that creates a somber mood.
The title In the bayonets Ur Ur (Attack) suggests a fierce, close-quarters engagement, likely a bayonet charge. The painting evokes themes of courage, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of war, set against the unforgiving backdrop of winter. The imagery hints at potential historical conflicts, possibly from the Napoleonic era, given the uniforms. The juxtaposition of the soldiers determined advance with the stark, desolate winter landscape underscores the immense challenges and potential futility of such battles.