La Legionnaire 1915

"La Legionnaire" is a 1915 lithograph by French artist Théophile Steinlen. It depicts a French soldier in a military uniform, standing at attention. Steinlen, known for his depictions of Parisian life and his iconic cat posters, captured the somber mood of wartime France in this powerful image, which reflects the impact of the First World War on French society. The stark simplicity of the composition and the realistic portrayal of the soldier's attire create a poignant and memorable image of the era.