"They Are Burning Everything - They must be about to Retreat"
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman running, clutching a small child in her arms. Behind them, a village burns—houses and smoke fill the background. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried strokes. The title hints this might be about war or chaos, but the drawing itself feels more like a frantic sketch than a polished work. The artist left lots of blank space, focusing on movement over detail. Next, check out Jean Louis Forain (French, 1852–1931) to see more of his expressive, sketchy style.
