1914 1919 Collection

Jean-Louis Forain, Voila le Moment de te Chantes Wacht am Rhein, French
Jean-Louis Forain, Voila le Moment de te Chantes " Wacht am Rhein", French, 1852 - 1931, 1914-1919, collotype

Jean-Louis Forain, La Defaillance Russe, French, 1852 - 1931, 1914-1919, collotype

Jean-Louis Forain, Hiding the louis, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919
Jean-Louis Forain, Hiding the " louis", French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper

Jean-Louis Forain, France Watching, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and gray and black ink on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, 7me 1914, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, C est la, que j ai fini le cure, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black crayon on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, News in the Trenches, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, The Economic Withdrawal, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Toward Justice, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon on laid paper

Jean-Louis Forain, During the Armistice, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper

Jean-Louis Forain, L heure des gothas, French, 1852-1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon
Jean-Louis Forain, L heure des gothas, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink corrected with white gouache on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, En esclavage dans le Nord, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and watercolor on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Au front de Champagne - Les dernieres prieres, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Poilu and German Prisoners, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon on laid paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Poilu and Nurse, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and brown ink on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Bolo pacha, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon corrected with white gouache on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, L union sous le drapeau, French, 1852-1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink with black crayon and white (gouache?) on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, German Raid on a Village, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon with watercolor on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, C est trop dangereux pres de votre ambulance, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon with watercolor on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, L Englise de leurs peres, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Au front de Vincennes. Bolo pacha, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

World War 1914-1919: British women working in an armaments factory in Nottingham

World War I 1914-1919: British women working in an armaments factory in Nottingham

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"1914-1919: Capturing the Turmoil and Resilience of an Era" Step into the world of Jean-Louis Forain, a French artist whose works vividly depict the tumultuous period from 1914 to 1919. In his piece "Voila le Moment de te Chantes Wacht am Rhein, " Forain portrays the intensity and anticipation that surrounded this era. The artwork "La Defaillance Russe" reveals his commentary on the Russian collapse during this time. Forain's brush strokes come alive in "France Watching, " where he captures France's vigilant gaze as it navigates through these challenging years. In "News in the Trenches, " he depicts soldiers eagerly seeking information amidst chaos, while "The Economic Withdrawal" reflects the economic hardships faced by many nations during this period. In contrast, Forain also explores moments of hope and justice. His work titled "Toward Justice" showcases a glimmer of optimism amid despair, while "During the Armistice" highlights a fragile peace after years of conflict. Through his black crayon sketches like "L'heure des gothas" and "En esclavage dans le Nord, " Forain exposes both physical destruction and human suffering caused by war. However, he also presents scenes such as "Hiding the louis, " revealing glimpses of everyday life that persisted despite adversity. As we delve into Forain's collection from 1914 to 1919, we witness not only historical events but also emotions etched onto paper – fear, resilience, uncertainty, and determination. These artworks serve as poignant reminders of our shared past and inspire us to reflect on how far we have come since those turbulent times.