a) In the Trenches (recto); b) Study for In the Trenches (verso)

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image is a pencil drawing depicting two full-length figures in an outdoor setting. The figures are positioned side by side, facing towards the left. Both figures are wearing hats, one with a broad brim and the other a rounded cap. They are wearing loose, coat-like clothing with minimal facial details. The first figure carries a crossbody bag. The ground and distant background are minimally sketched with rough strokes, suggesting a landscape with hills and two rectangular shapes that could represent buildings or signs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) black crayon with black and grey wash on wove paper b) black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.1 x 52.9 cm (14 5/8 x 20 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4120.a-b

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. "Leur Couloirs. "Ici, on ne parle pas."" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2174" 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

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581511

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