Seated Woman, Chin on Hands

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image depicts a sketch of a person from head to knees, seated in a forward-leaning pose with their chin resting on one hand and elbow supporting the arm. The facial features include a slightly tilted head, subtle eyes, and a delicately rendered mouth. The individual's hair is long, flowing, and slightly wavy, extending past the shoulders. The attire is represented with sketchy lines, indicating a draped garment covering most of the body and pooling around the legs. The background is plain, with no distinct elements, drawing focus to the central figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 18.9 cm (9 15/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4005

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"f." lower right margin, green crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "KK1018-7" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581380

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