Artist and His Model

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The sketch portrays two full-body figures in a loose and sketchy style. One person is seated, leaning slightly forward with one arm resting on their knee, while the other arm extends towards the standing figure. Their facial features depict a long face and straight, long hair falling over their shoulders. The seated individual wears a long dress. The person on the right is standing, leaning slightly forward with one arm gently holding the seated person's extended arm, and the other arm resting on their hip. Their face is partially visible, with short hair combed back. They also seem to be wearing a long dress. The setting appears to be an interior space, suggested by abstract lines that may hint at furniture or large windows. There are no discernible pieces of jewelry or objects being held by either figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.4 x 34.1 cm (15 7/8 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3989


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64581360

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