The Departure for Versailles

c. 1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a person seated and leaning slightly forward. They have a focused expression and are wearing a head covering. Their clothing includes layered garments, with the outer layer resembling a cloak. Next to them is a bag or suitcase. In the background, there is a faint sketch of another figure standing behind the seated person, holding a bag. The background is a light, uniform color.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and brown ink and graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 46 cm (11 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4112


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. "A 2296" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Wikidata ID

Q64581501

You may be interested in

Loading Results