-Am Rhien? -Ya. c. 1918

"Am Rhein? -Ya" is an ink drawing on paper by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created around 1918. The work depicts two soldiers standing in a landscape, one with a rifle, amidst the backdrop of the Rhine River and a distant village. The quick, gestural lines capture the stark realities of war, emphasizing the men's stoic expressions and the desolation of the setting. The title and dialogue, visible at the bottom of the drawing, further underscore the poignant theme of the wartime experience. Forain, a renowned artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is known for his satirical and socially critical works, and "Am Rhein? -Ya" is a powerful example of his ability to capture the human condition amidst historical turmoil.