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Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows two people in an intimate setting, with most of their upper bodies visible. The man, who is seated, appears to have a bald head and distinct facial features with a solemn expression, while the woman stands close beside him, with long flowing hair and a more subdued facial expression. She seems to be leaning toward him or resting upon him gently. The man is wearing a dark suit with a visible white shirt underneath, while the woman appears to be wearing a long-sleeved garment. The background consists of vertical lines that suggest a curtain or textured surface behind them.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and brush and ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 26.2 cm (14 9/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3916

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "KK635-" verso, lower right sheet, 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

Q64581283

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