Serbian Children 1915

"Serbian Children" is a lithograph created by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen in 1915. The piece, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a group of children, likely refugees, standing in a line with solemn expressions. Steinlen, a renowned French artist known for his illustrations and posters, captures the devastating impact of war on civilians through the poignant imagery of these vulnerable figures. The stark simplicity of the drawing, executed in black and white, adds to the artwork's emotional weight. The image reflects Steinlen's broader artistic concerns, which often centered on social justice and the plight of the working class, particularly during the turbulent period of World War I.