L'envoi aux mobilises (For My Husband at the Front ) c. 19th century

"L'envoi aux mobilises (For My Husband at the Front)" is a poignant drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, created in the late 19th century. The work depicts a scene of parting, likely at a train station, as a woman bids farewell to her husband, who is heading off to war. The use of charcoal emphasizes the emotional weight of the moment, capturing the anguish and uncertainty of the situation. Forain’s powerful depiction of a universal human experience, the separation of loved ones during wartime, reflects his commitment to social commentary and the realities of his time.