a) Sheet of Sketches (recto); b) Sheet of Sketches (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of abstract sketches featuring fluid lines. The drawing consists of two abstract sketches on a plain background. One sketch is positioned near the top center, characterized by loose, flowing lines suggesting a reclining form with long, sweeping strokes that imply movement. Below this, there is another sketch with lighter fluid lines, forming subtle outlines and shapes. The minimalistic style of the drawing emphasizes the expressive quality of the pencil strokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) black crayon on wove paper b) black and red crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.1 x 35.3 cm (20 1/2 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3990.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 crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "Inv. no 309" lower right margin, brown ink, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581361

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