The Adulteress

c. 1910

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of several figures, one of whom is lying on the ground. It depicts a moment of interaction among a group of figures, with one figure gesturing and another figure assisting the person on the ground. The medium is pencil or ink on paper. The background includes architectural elements like arches and steps. The figures are outlined rather than fully detailed, emphasizing their actions and poses. The use of line in the drawing creates a dynamic and fluid representation of the situation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown and grey ink on brown wove paper mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.5 x 41.8 cm (12 3/8 x 16 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3993

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

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

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581364

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