Toward Peace c. 1914 - 1919

"Toward Peace," a charcoal drawing by Jean-Louis Forain created circa 1914-1919, depicts a stark contrast between war and peace. A woman, draped in a flowing gown, stands barefoot amidst a rubble-strewn landscape, symbolizing the destruction of war. Two uniformed soldiers stand behind her, their stoic expressions reflecting the gravity of the situation. Forain's expressive lines and stark contrasts capture the devastation of war and the longing for peace, making this work a poignant commentary on the human cost of conflict.