The Connoisseur and the Artist

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of two figures in an artist's studio. One figure is standing before an easel, holding a palette, while another figure is seated. The setting features easels, canvases, and sketchbooks. The drawing uses expressive lines and a muted color palette. The figures are outlined boldly with minimal facial detail, emphasizing the creative environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and watercolor over black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.7 x 37.4 cm (16 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3994

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.

Wikidata ID

Q64581365

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