The Suffering 1909

"The Suffering" is a 1909 etching by the French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère. The artwork depicts a somber scene of a village, possibly in a war-torn region, with a tall church steeple in the background. The artist uses a delicate line to convey the sense of loss and hardship, evoking the emotions of the characters in the foreground who huddle together. The etching's composition is simple yet powerful, highlighting the contrast between the ruined village and the towering church. The artwork's title and somber imagery suggest a reflection on the suffering of war or a similar event.