a) Lady and Gentleman in Evening Dress (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image features a pencil drawing of two people, with only the upper body and heads visible. One person is seen in profile from the side, standing with their back slightly turned towards the viewer. This person has delicate facial features, with noticeable emphasis on the eye and nose, and their hair is styled in an ornate updo. Their clothing is suggested with a low neckline and an earring adorns the ear. The second person is depicted facing forward, with a mustache and square jawline. Little detail is provided for their attire. The background of the image is mostly bare, with dark shading behind the first person's head.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) pen and black ink on wove paper b) pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.5 x 18 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3907.a-b


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "LRA" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581272

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