a) Chimney Corner (recto); b) Two Figures (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image depicts two individuals, shown in a sketch style, covering roughly their upper and mid bodies. They are seated and positioned closely together, both appearing to lean slightly forward. The figure on the left has long hair and they appear to be looking downwards. The person on the right has long hair and their face turned slightly towards the viewer. Both individuals are cloaked in loosely fitting garments. There is an arm extending from each individual, with ambiguous strokes suggesting they may be interacting with something in front of them, though no distinct object is depicted. In the background, there is minimal detail, accentuating the line work of the figures against a plain, neutral backdrop.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) pen and brown ink and brown wash on wove Chapron Coquelin paper b) pen and brown ink on wove Chapron Coquelin paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 27.5 cm (14 3/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3898.a-b


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, black crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "2013" [encircled] verso, upper right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

"CHAPRON COQUELIN PARIS"

Wikidata ID

Q64581262

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