Ceux de la premiere heure. "Sire! ou en somme-nous de "la guerre fraiche et joyeuse"? ..."
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a soldier lying on the ground, his head resting on his arm. His uniform is simple, and his posture looks tired. The background is just a few quick lines—no detail, just empty space. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show the soldier’s slumped form. The crayon strokes are uneven, almost like a quick note. This style fits the mood of the time: World War I was brutal and long. Look up Forain, Jean-Louis to see how he drew other soldiers in his work.
