The Paddock

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of a horse and rider with an audience around them. The scene is on brown paper, showing a horse in the foreground with a rider. The crowd is gathered around, wearing formal attire with some in top hats and coats. The drawing style is loose yet detailed, showcasing a bustling event, potentially a horse race or equestrian show. The simple lines convey movement and energy as the horse is led in front of the audience. Chairs are placed around, suggesting an outdoor event setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on brown wove paper mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 44.2 cm (11 9/16 x 17 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"f." lower left margin, black ink, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581340

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