Lost Illusions

probably 1918

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a sketch of two figures. The figure on the left is depicted standing with a slightly slouched posture and is shown from the head to just below the waist. They have a mustachioed face with a blank expression, wearing a cap, collared coat, and gloves. The figure on the right is shown in a crouched posture with dynamic lines suggesting movement. They are depicted in a full-body view with a helmet and uniform-like clothing, and short hair. The scene has minimal detail, with faint background elements indicating a sparse environment. The background is primarily blank, with simple lines hinting at a trench-like setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.5 x 50.3 cm (13 3/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4128

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "llusions perdues. "Te v'là fixé maintenant!... Tu vois que c'est pas das touristes." lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2293" 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

Q64581519

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