Sur le canape

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image displays flowing lines and various shapes loosely arranged in an abstract composition. In the foreground, there are scribbles and lines suggesting the presence of people, with one figure appearing to hold an umbrella. In the background, there are large vertical arcs and irregular shapes resembling arches or architectural structures, along with softer, diffuse strokes that may resemble trees or foliage. This abstract depiction leaves room for viewers to connect with familiar objects like a covered promenade or park setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.7 x 31.7 cm (8 1/8 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, black ink, artist's hand. Not dated. "Sur le canape (HH992)" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

[illeg.]

Wikidata ID

Q64581282

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