Les notables

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of figures gathered around an individual playing a piano. The sketch is primarily in black and white with a few colored details, such as the face of one figure. The gathering shows figures in long garments, and the piano player is in mid-motion. The background has a loose, sketchy quality with architectural forms in the distance. The texture and shading give a sense of dynamism and movement, suggesting lively interactions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon corrected and white gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.5 x 53 cm (14 3/4 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4068

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right composition, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Les notables" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2382" lower right 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

"CHAPRON COQUELIN PARIS"

Wikidata ID

Q64581454

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