Sur le Rhin. -maintenant c’est l’arriere. c. 1918

"Sur le Rhin. -maintenant c’est l’arriere." is a 1918 charcoal drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, depicting two soldiers in the French countryside. A signpost in the background indicates the town of Noyon. The figures are sketched in a loose and expressive style, capturing the weary and somber atmosphere of the war. Forain's work often focused on social commentary and satire, reflecting the realities of war and its impact on individuals.