Le train de Berne (The Train for Berne)

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image features a sketch of a group of figures mostly showing upper bodies and heads. Several individuals are gathered around, each in various poses; some leaning forward while others are standing upright. The people have roughly sketched facial features with eyes and noses visible. Most wear headgear like hats or helmets and long bulky coats. The environment is minimal, with lines hinting at a structure or enclosed area, maybe a room or tent. No visible jewelry or distinct objects are shown. The background consists of lining and shading, suggesting a crowded or busy setting for a meeting or gathering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush with brown and black ink and black crayon on laid Van Gelder paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 45.8 cm (11 1/4 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4022

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain" lower right composition, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Le train de Berne.(Le depart des Unifies.) "Ils vont demandex aux Allemands qui a commence la guerre." lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. " A2393I A2369[stricken] wrong number" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

VAN GELDER ZONEN

Wikidata ID

Q64581398

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