The Supper at Emmaus

possibly c. 1912/1913

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a group of five people around a table. In the center, two men - one leaning over with his head down, the other supporting his head with a hand. The man leaning over has dark hair, partly visible, and wears a brown garment. Next to them sits another individual with longer hair and a beard, wearing a red robe, looking towards the viewer. To their right, a person stands holding a tray with bread, with short hair and a neatly trimmed beard. Nearby, a child with dark hair and a man at the table wear lighter-colored clothing, with the child partly obscured. In the background, there is a softly lit archway scene with blue and green hues suggesting an outdoor setting. The setting feels intimate, muted by subdued tones and gentle light, creating a blend of warmth and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and colored chalks on laid Van Gelder paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.5 x 45.5 cm (15 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4010


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" upper right composition, black chalk, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

[Fortune figure] / "VAN GELDER ZON[EN]"

Wikidata ID

Q64581386

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