Otto Dix's sketch, "Transporting the Wounded in Houthulst Forest," recreates the devastating, yet normal, routine of soldiers' carrying dead bodies subsequent to battles. Through a black and white representation, Dix incorporates specific details into the painting to accurately expose the harshness of war to his audience. For example, the soldier's shoulders are hunched forward as they struggle to transport a body—symbolizing how sick and exhausted they feel after an unpleasant battle. Due to the fact that the deceased soldier is being transported in an unprofessional manner, Dix depicts the lack of basic resources the soldiers' needed for their survival. In addition, the soldier's are walking with canes, indicating how the war drained their
