Le Cafe

1852 - 1931

Jean Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image depicts a sketched scene of a social gathering in a café or bar setting. The scene includes several partially visible figures, focusing on the upper bodies and heads of individuals. In the foreground, a woman in a striped dress and hat is talking to a man seated at a table. The man has distinct facial features and wears a top hat. Additional men are seated around the table, some wearing hats, and a woman is also present. Bottles and glasses are on the table. In the background, there are indistinct lines representing a vertical structure, potentially windows or decor. The sketch is done with loose, expressive lines, suggesting movement and a lively atmosphere in the bustling environment.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow [1885-1968], Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Forain" lower center margin, in plate. Not dated. "68.26.894" verso, lower left sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"F.B.B." verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 982a).

Watermarks

None.


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