-Qu'est-ce vous voulez? -Les "louis" de 1871 c. 1914 - 1919

"Qu'est-ce vous voulez? -Les "louis" de 1871" is a satirical ink drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, created between 1914 and 1919. It depicts a confrontation between a French soldier and a German soldier, with the German figure appearing defeated and asking "What do you want?" The drawing is a commentary on the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, with the caption alluding to the French currency, "louis," which were in short supply at the time. Forain, known for his sharp social commentary, skillfully uses expressive lines and stark contrasts to create a powerful visual statement about the impact of war and the humiliation of defeat.