Serbian Exodus, plate twenty-one from Actualités Possibly 1915 - 1916

"Serbian Exodus" is a lithograph by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, part of his "Actualités" series, a collection of illustrations created during World War I. The print depicts the plight of Serbian refugees fleeing their homeland, a woman carrying a child and a man with a heavy sack on his back. The artwork, dated 1915-1916, offers a poignant commentary on the suffering of civilians during wartime, highlighting the human cost of conflict. Steinlen's signature style, characterized by stark lines and dramatic contrasts, adds to the emotional intensity of the scene, creating a powerful visual representation of the Serbian exodus.