Et Puis Apres 

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen created this black and white illustration, titled "Et Puis Apres". Steinlen's work often captured the pulse of Parisian life, especially its marginalized communities. Here, we see a scene that resonates with themes of conflict and resilience. A young boy, seemingly unscathed, triumphantly prances atop the rubble, while the bodies of fallen figures lie still beneath him. The city looms behind him, bearing witness to whatever cataclysm has occurred. The boy's gesture, both one of victory and madness, speaks to the emotional toll exacted by war. We are left to grapple with the human cost of conflict, and the emotional paradox of survival. Is the boy's reaction of joy authentic, or a mask for deeper psychological wounds? This artwork invites us to consider how society processes trauma, and to contemplate the emotional resilience of those who must carry on in the aftermath.