a) Butler and Maid Resting (recto); b) Study of a Man Carrying a Package (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The sketch shows two individuals in a seated position, with their upper bodies prominently visible. The person on the left has their head tilted back and eyes closed, showcasing a strong jawline with prominent sideburns. The hair appears to be short. They are wearing a collared shirt beneath what seems to be a waistcoat or suit jacket, with lines indicating the structure of the garments. The person on the right is also seated, their head rests back against a surface, and their facial features are more relaxed, with closed eyes and a slightly open mouth visible. The sketch uses simple lines to suggest clothing that drapes across their form. There are no visible indications of jewelry, and the background is minimally drawn with faint vertical lines. The drawing is executed with a minimalist approach, in pencil, on plain paper.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) black crayon on wove paper b) black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 39.7 cm (11 x 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3918.a-b


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"f." lower right margin, black crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "(KK1018) 7-" 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

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581285

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