Poilu Acknowledging German Soldier
1918
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a French soldier, a "poilu", interacting with a German soldier. The scene is simple, yet powerful. It's interesting that the artist chose to depict a moment of acknowledgement between two enemies during wartime. This subtle detail adds depth to the work. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking into the work of Forain, Jean-Louis.
