The Requisition c. 1919

"The Requisition" by Jean-Louis Forain, painted around 1919, depicts the harsh realities of war. A young woman, seemingly a peasant, is forced to give up her belongings to a soldier. The scene is bathed in a somber light, emphasizing the grim atmosphere. The background suggests a desolate battlefield, with a blurred group of soldiers in the distance. This painting, typical of Forain's style, uses loose brushstrokes and muted colors to create a poignant commentary on the human cost of conflict.