Man and Woman

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image is a monochrome drawing of two individuals from the waist up. The man on the left wears a tall top hat and a coat, with a mustache. The woman's body is slightly turned to her left, looking over her right shoulder toward the man. Her face is delicately outlined, with defined lips and eyes, and medium-length hair. She is in proximity to the man, with her arm slightly bent. The background is blank and pale, emphasizing the figures. The drawing style features bold brushstrokes, creating a stark scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18 x 24.7 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3926

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"f" lower right margin, brush and black ink, artist's hand. Not dated. "KK1018" 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

Q64581293

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