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Lucien Henraux

French, 1877 - 1926

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This is a drawing of a café scene with various patrons. It shows an interior setting with several figures gathered around a table. The lines are sketchy and drawn with ink. One of the elements is a woman in a striped dress facing away from the viewer. Beside her, there are men wearing top hats. On the table, there are glasses and a carafe. The background features linear patterns adding depth to the composition.
Jean-Louis Forain, Gustave Pellet, Le café de la Nouvelle Athènes (The Cafe of the New Athens), c. 1876, etching on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3738

Le café de la Nouvelle Athènes (The Cafe of the New Athens)

Jean-Louis Forain, Gustave Pellet · c. 1876 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3738

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

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 depicts a nude person in a crouched position on a chair, with their back facing the viewer. They have long hair flowing over their shoulder. Their face is not visible. The chair is lightly colored, contrasting with the person. In the background, there is a fireplace with a decorative object on the mantel, and a wall fading into darkness. The sketch is done in soft lines and shading.
Jean-Louis Forain, Femme nue, s'essuyant les pieds (planche en hauteur) (Nude Woman Drying Her Feet) (vertical plate), c. 1895, lithograph with crayon additions in yellow and green on wove Arches vellum paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3851

Femme nue, s'essuyant les pieds (planche en hauteur) (Nude Woman Drying Her Feet) (vertical plate)

Jean-Louis Forain · c. 1895 · lithograph with crayon additions in yellow and green on wove Arches vellum paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3851

This is a drawing of an indoor scene featuring a group of individuals engaged in various activities. The drawing is composed with deliberate yet sketchy line work outlining the figures and their interaction. In the foreground, there is an individual holding material on their lap, which appears to be a sheet or book. Behind them, another figure holds a small child in their arms, wrapped in a cloth or shawl. To the left, a figure in a hat appears to be watching over the scene. Several additional figures are sketched in the background, creating a sense of a larger room or public space. The lines and form give an impression of movement and interaction among the figures. The drawing emphasizes the interaction among the figures.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le prévenu et l'enfant (The Prisoner and the Child), 1909, etching on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3762

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

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · etching on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3762

The image shows a woman sitting on a bed. She is positioned with her body facing slightly to her left, her upper body supported by her left hand while her right hand rests on her knee. Her head is turned toward the viewer, and she has a slight smile. The woman has medium-length hair pulled up into a bun on top of her head. There are no clothes or jewelry. She sits on a bed with loosely draped sheets. The background consists of simple, minimal lines suggesting the continuation of the bed's surface and possibly a bedpost.
Jean-Louis Forain, Femme nue, assise sur son lit, de face (Nude Woman, Seated on Her Bed, Front View), 1909, etching and drypoint (zinc plate) on laid Van Gelder paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3755

Femme nue, assise sur son lit, de face (Nude Woman, Seated on Her Bed, Front View)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1909 · etching and drypoint (zinc plate) on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3755

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

The image shows two women, both depicted with only their upper bodies visible. The woman on the left stands with her side facing forward, her head turned slightly away, with arms bent at the elbows resting on her hips. She has her hair styled in an updo. She appears to be wearing a corset or similar undergarment, partially wrapped in a loosely draped fabric around her waist. The second woman, seated just behind the first, also only visible from the torso up, leans slightly back, her face angled slightly upwards, giving a clearer view of her facial features, and her hair also styled up. She has a loose robe or garment draped over her shoulders. The surrounding area is sparsely furnished, with what appears to be a table nearby holding small items, such as a bottle and possibly a dish, against a backdrop of vertical lines suggestive of wood paneling. The sketched background remains simple, defined by linework that conveys a sense of space without specific embellishments.
Jean-Louis Forain, Gustave Pellet, Danseuses dans leur loge (Dancers in Their Dressing Room), c. 1876, etching on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3737

Danseuses dans leur loge (Dancers in Their Dressing Room)

Jean-Louis Forain, Gustave Pellet · c. 1876 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3737

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

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