Three Crosses by Jāzeps Grosvalds. A group of soldiers in uniform move a horse-drawn cart through a dark landscape toward three crosses silhouetted on a mound.

Three Crosses

Jāzeps Grosvalds

1917 · Medium Not Listed

This evocative 1917 painting by Jāzeps Grosvalds captures a somber military procession under a heavy, clouded night sky.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1917 by Latvian artist Jāzeps Grosvalds, 'Three Crosses' utilizes a bold, modernist style to depict the gravity of war. The simplified, silhouetted forms of soldiers and a horse-drawn cart move through a dark landscape, creating a poignant and atmospheric scene that reflects the artist's personal experiences during World War I.

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