Au Piree. -Le depart des boches. c. 1914 - 1919

"Au Piree. - Le Depart des Boches." is a charcoal drawing by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created between 1914 and 1919 during the First World War. The drawing depicts a satirical scene of a German soldier being kicked away by a man from a small boat. The scene was likely intended to be a commentary on the German retreat from the Allied forces. The drawing is an example of Forain's use of caricature and satire to comment on social and political issues. Forain was a prominent artist in the early 20th century, known for his drawings and paintings that captured the life and times of Parisian society. This artwork reflects his focus on the social commentary, and the influence of the war on his work.