La fin d'un marriage

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The drawing shows three figures in the foreground. A woman is seated, looking up, while two men stand close by. The woman's face is detailed with simple lines and she wears a large hat with a wide brim. She is clad in a coat or dress, which appears textured with shading. The two men are shown from the waist up; one faces slightly toward the woman, and the other has his back turned. One of the men wears a dark top hat, which stands out against the lighter background, while the other man's hat is not as visible. In the background, there are more figures suggested with lines indicating hats and the impression of more people. The scene appears to be set in an indoor environment, possibly a large room or a hall, with indications of high ceilings and features like arches. The overall composition is characterized by its sketch-like quality and emphasis on contour and form rather than intricate detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.3 x 49.3 cm (12 11/16 x 19 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3988


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "La fin d'un marriage" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2347" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

"OLFIER VIDALON-LES-ANNONAY B CRAYON ANCNEMAN"

Wikidata ID

Q64581359

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