a) Waiter and Customer (recto); b) Sketch of Customer's Head (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a sketch of two seated figures, with most of their upper bodies visible. The figure on the left is leaning slightly forward, facing the other figure who is looking directly at the viewer. The first figure is older with a bald head, distinct facial features, wearing a dark vest over a lighter shirt with rolled-up sleeves. The second figure has prominent facial features and wears a dark hat, possibly a cap, and a dark vest over a lighter shirt. Both figures are sketched in a style that conveys movement and depth through shading and line work. They do not hold any objects. The background is a muted, neutral surface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) pen and black ink and black crayon on wove paper b) pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 39.2 cm (10 15/16 x 15 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3996.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 ink, 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

Q64581370

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