A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate)

1909

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image features an etching showing multiple figures in a lively scene. The composition includes several individuals gathered around a table. Most figures are seated or leaning, with two women wearing elaborate hats. The figures have distinct facial features, expressions, and detailed hairstyles. The clothing varies, with most wearing coats or jackets. Some individuals seem to be in conversation or resting their hands on the table. The background includes sketch-like outlines of more figures, suggesting a crowded, bustling indoor environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid Van Gelder paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.8 × 27.9 cm (8 9/16 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 27.8 × 32.6 cm (10 15/16 × 12 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3779

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Faxon 1982, no. 79, State i/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Faxon, Alicia Craig. Jean-Louis Forain: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Prints. New York: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1982.

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "1 er etat Tiré a Trvis." lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "MK 36645" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "8 8/." lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "15" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q64959339

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