Self-Portrait

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image depicts a person in a seated position with a beard and short hair, partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat. They wear a blue garment in contrast to the green landscape. The background is an impressionistic blend of soft colors, including greens, yellows, and blues, suggesting a natural setting. The loose and flowing brushstrokes in the grass and sky create an impressionistic atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and black ink, and graphite on wove J Whatman paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 20 cm (10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3917

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower left composition, black crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "Forain / orig. Aquaelle." verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "Portrait of the artistis / (HH988) 900-" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "[illeg.]" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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

Watermarks

"J W[HATMAN] / TU[illeg.]"

Wikidata ID

Q64581284

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