1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The End - Verdun is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, depicting World War I, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a somber scene of war's aftermath. It's a drypoint and etching on paper, created during World War I. The artist's use of dark tones and simple lines conveys a sense of sadness and loss, which is interesting because it reflects the mood of the time. The war had a big impact on artists and their work. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: drypoint.
Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.
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