Les Allemandes sont partis c. 1914 - 1919

"Les Allemandes sont partis" (The Germans Have Left) is a poignant sketch by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created sometime between 1914 and 1919. The artwork depicts a lone woman standing in a desolate landscape, her head bowed in sorrow. The sparse background suggests the aftermath of war, with rough, sketchy lines hinting at destruction and loss. This work, executed in pencil and watercolor, is a testament to Forain’s talent for capturing the human condition with raw, emotional intensity, making it a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict.