During the Armistice

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing depicting figures in a contemplative scene. The drawing uses simple lines and shading to depict a set of figures within an undefined space. One figure stands with hands clasped, head tilted upward. The use of charcoal or pencil gives the piece a raw and expressive touch, emphasizing emotions rather than detailed realism. The surrounding figures and scenery are delineated with minimalistic lines. The strokes give the piece an open-ended narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 47.7 cm (12 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4099

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Pendant qu'ils demandent l'Armistice" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "-"C'est votre maison?... Elle etait debout cette nuit."" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2379" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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

Watermarks

"J"

Wikidata ID

Q64581487

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