a) C'etait notre maison (recto); b) Refugees in a Landscape (verso)

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with a central figure in a robe-like garment and loosely sketched background elements. The image is rendered with broad strokes and minimal details, hinting at architectural forms in the background. The central figure appears engaged in activity, suggested by their posture. The drawing uses a subdued color palette, implying movement and interaction within the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) black crayon, watercolor, and white opaque watercolor on wove paper b) brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.1 x 53 cm (14 5/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4020.a-b

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "C'etait notre maison" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2287" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "forain" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, artist's hand.

Wikidata ID

Q64581396

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