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Lucien Henraux

French, 1877 - 1926

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This is a drawing of a social gathering in an interior space. The image features black lines on a beige background, illustrating a group of individuals in a shadowy room. Some are conversing while others are engaged in their own activities. The expressive lines create movement and atmosphere. The setting includes dark drapery or curtains, adding to the moody ambiance. The composition uses contrast and contours to highlight the figures and their attire, with the environment remaining abstract.
Jean-Louis Forain, Salle de jeu (Gambling Room), 1914, lithograph on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3885

Salle de jeu (Gambling Room)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1914 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3885

The image depicts an etching of four individuals. One person on the left holds an infant. The central figure is seated and the person on the right is standing. Another individual leans over a table in the foreground. The background consists of dense cross-hatching. A table with a round object is in the foreground.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le repas à Emmaus (3e planche) (The Supper at Emmaus) (third plate), 1910, etching and drypoint on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3799

Le repas à Emmaus (3e planche) (The Supper at Emmaus) (third plate)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1910 · etching and drypoint on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3799

This is a drawing of several figures. The central figure appears to be collapsed or burdened, surrounded by other engaging figures. On the left, a kneeling figure seems to be in a posture of offering. The background shows other figures observing the scene. The drawing uses dynamic lines, shadow, and hatching for intensity.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le Christ dépouillé de ses vêtements (Christ Stripped of His Clothes), 1909, drypoint and etching on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3789

Le Christ dépouillé de ses vêtements (Christ Stripped of His Clothes)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · drypoint and etching on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3789

This is a drawing of a crowded interior scene featuring figures in different positions and engaged in various activities. The lines create a textured atmosphere, emphasizing the crowd and space. The details suggest an indoor setting like a café or social venue. The drawing conveys movement, interaction, and detailed attire. Shading adds depth and focuses on the figures' interplay.
Jean-Louis Forain, Salle de jeu (Gambling Room), 1914, lithograph on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3886

Salle de jeu (Gambling Room)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1914 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3886

Jean-Louis Forain, Avocat compulsant un dossier (Lawyer Going through a Brief), 1909, etching in blue on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3785

Avocat compulsant un dossier (Lawyer Going through a Brief)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · etching in blue on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3785

The image shows three people from the shoulders up, sitting closely together. The person on the left has voluminous wavy hair, the one in the center has tightly drawn back or styled hair, and the person on the right has light facial features defined by long, slanting lines. Their clothing is closely fitting with textured lines suggesting fabric folds. The background appears to be indoors, with suggestive lines indicating a crowd or busy space. Above to the left are further indistinct forms, potentially suggesting spectators or an audience.
Jean-Louis Forain, Baignoire au théatre (Lower Box at the Theater), 1909, etching and aquatint (zinc plate) on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3754

Baignoire au théatre (Lower Box at the Theater)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · etching and aquatint (zinc plate) on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3754

The image shows two figures standing under an arch or shadowy area on the right side. The person on the left is slightly hunched, using a walking stick, and wears a large brimmed hat. The person on the right stands closer, facing the first person. Both individuals wear long, flowing garments, with one possibly wearing a lighter-colored outfit. The setting appears to be outdoor, with faint lines suggesting distant structures on the left side of the image.
Jean-Louis Forain, La rencontre sous la voute (3e planche) (The Meeting under the Arch) (third plate), 1910, etching on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3802

La rencontre sous la voute (3e planche) (The Meeting under the Arch) (third plate)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1910 · etching on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3802

The image shows a person from the back, bending forward near a garment on the floor. The person's head is slightly lowered, with long hair falling down, partially covering their face. The person is bare-chested and wearing dark knee-high socks or stockings. The backdrop includes a bathtub to the left, a shelf with items in the background, and loose lines representing the floor. The setting appears quiet and intimate, depicted in monochrome tones.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le bain (planche en hauteur) (The Bath) (vertical plate), c. 1896, lithograph on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3858

Le bain (planche en hauteur) (The Bath) (vertical plate)

Jean-Louis Forain · c. 1896 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3858

The image shows a sketch with several figures portrayed as outlines. The central focus is a woman and two children. The woman is slightly bent forward, wearing a shawl covering her head. One child wears a hat and coat, holding a small object. The other child wears a wide-brimmed hat and knee-length coat. In the background, there are two adult figures, with one looking downwards and the other wearing a long garment and headwear. The setting is sparsely detailed, suggesting an undefined interior space. No jewelry or additional objects are shown.
Jean-Louis Forain, La sortie de l'audience (1ère planche) (Coming Out of the Hearing) (first plate), 1909, drypoint on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3758

La sortie de l'audience (1ère planche) (Coming Out of the Hearing) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3758

The image shows a group of people sketched in a public setting. In the foreground, a man with a balding head sits facing slightly left, looking down at papers or a manuscript. Behind him, a woman with her hair pulled back is seated facing right, holding a young child on her knee. The child, with short curly hair, is also facing to the right. Surrounding them are other sketched figures, one wearing a uniformed hat. The background includes various lines indicating texture and depth, with contrasting tones to detail features of the figures.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le prévenu et l'enfant (The Prisoner and the Child), 1909, etching on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3763

Le prévenu et l'enfant (The Prisoner and the Child)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · etching on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3763