Along the Marne c. 1918

"Along the Marne" is a charcoal drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, created around 1918. The artwork depicts a lone soldier standing by the Marne River, a significant location during World War I. Forain's minimalist style focuses on capturing the somber atmosphere and the soldier's solitary figure. The faint outlines and subtle shading evoke a sense of quiet reflection amidst the vast landscape. The image subtly alludes to the desolation and loss experienced during the war. This drawing, like many of Forain's works, reflects his keen observation of human nature and his ability to convey powerful emotions with minimal detail.