German Advance
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Forain shows a soldier in a gray uniform striding forward. His face is sharp, almost carved. Ink and crayon make the lines bold and rough. The paper looks old, like it’s been handled many times. The colors are simple—just brown, blue, and black—but they feel urgent. The soldier’s boot is almost off the page, like he’s right there. Look up Forain, Jean-Louis next.
