Gendarme and Two Lawyers

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of three figures engaged in a scene involving discussion or negotiation. The drawing features three figures; one in a suit with a pointed helmet extending a hand, seemingly addressing two other figures who are in robes with round hats. The interaction takes place over a ground covered with flowing fabric or swirling lines. The style is sketch-like, accentuating features with varied pencil or charcoal pressure to create a sense of depth and texture. The scene is drawn with quick, confident strokes, capturing a moment rich in tension and character expression.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink with black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 42.1 cm (11 3/8 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3968

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. "38 / x 98" verso, center left sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "54x4" verso, center left 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

Q64581339

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