Sur le Front. -C'est sa theorie? -Non, c'est son breviaire.

About this work

This drawing depicts a soldier walking away from a trench, with another soldier in the trench looking on. The soldier in the trench is holding a rifle, while the other soldier appears to be walking away with a book in hand. The drawing is done in black crayon, brush, and black ink, with corrections made by the artist in white opaque watercolor on wove paper. The drawing is a simple yet powerful depiction of life on the front lines during World War I. The contrast between the two soldiers, one engaged in combat and the other seemingly detached, adds a sense of tension to the scene. The use of watercolor in this drawing adds a sense of delicacy to the overall piece. For more on this technique, look up watercolor.