Aufbahrung der Märzgefallenen

"Aufbahrung der Märzgefallenen" (1848) by Adolf Menzel is a powerful genre painting depicting the funeral of civilians killed during the Berlin March Revolution. Set on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt, the oil painting captures a somber crowd gathered around the coffin, reflecting Realism in its detailed portrayal of everyday people and their emotions. Menzel attended the event and quickly began studies for the work, which is considered one of the rare revolutionary paintings in Germany. The unfinished lower left corner suggests an aesthetic or political choice, sparking debate among art historians about the artist's intent.