Court Scene

1927

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a painting of a courtroom scene. The painting depicts individuals standing around a rail, seemingly engaged in or observing a legal proceeding. Several figures can be seen in the foreground, bearing expressions that convey contemplation, concern, or grief. The background is dark, enhancing the serious atmosphere of the scene. The color palette is muted, consisting of browns and grays. The brushwork and use of shadow emphasize the solemnity and gravity of the moment being portrayed.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, opaque watercolor, and black crayon on laid Van Gelder paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.4 x 54.3 cm (16 5/16 x 21 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4011

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain / 1927" upper right composition, black watercolor, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

[crown] "VAN GELDER ZONEN"

Wikidata ID

Q64581387

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