The Footman

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person standing upright. The person is drawn in profile, with a tall, lean figure. They have one hand in their pocket while the other arm hangs relaxed by their side. Their facial features include a long nose and a slight chin, with short, sleek hair combed back neatly. The person is wearing formal attire, consisting of a sharply tailored coat, a layered vest, a collared shirt with a cravat, fitted trousers, and slip-on shoes. No jewelry or objects are shown in the sketch. In the background, there is a simple outline resembling a door or an oval frame against a light-colored backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.3 x 18.1 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3955


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "LAA" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581324

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