a) In the Studio (recto); b) Study of a Man and Woman (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes overlaying fluid, sketch-like forms. The lines and shapes create rough outlines of human figures and rectangular elements that may suggest a table or platform. Central figures appear seated, with an outlined face to the right. Grid lines and softly sketched curves give a sense of construction and planning.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) graphite and pen and black ink on wove paper b) black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 42.5 cm (11 13/16 x 16 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3973.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 ink, artist's hand. Not dated. "Inv. no 354" lower right margin, black ink, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

"j l. forain"

Wikidata ID

Q64581344

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