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.

Wikidata ID

Q64581339

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