Le retour du permissionnaire. -Tu Tombes a pie! c. 1914 - 1919

"Le retour du permissionnaire. -Tu Tombes a pie!" is a charcoal drawing by Jean-Louis Forain created during World War I (1914-1919). The drawing depicts a scene of soldiers in a trench, one of whom is returning from leave. Forain's work is characterized by its stark realism and biting satire, which were often used to highlight the injustices of war and society. This drawing is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of war, capturing the emotional toll it took on soldiers and their families.