En esclavage

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of an urban street scene with figures standing and interacting, bustling with activity. The figures are depicted in a sketch-like manner with minimal, expressive lines suggesting movement. In the background, there are buildings with slanted roofs and vertical lines, adding depth to the scene. Shading and light ink wash are used to give dimension and texture to the drawing, enhancing the urban setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 37.6 cm (10 1/2 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4031

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. "Dans le nord.[underlined] / "Quiconque essaiera de se soustraire / au transport sera impitoyablement / pu ni." (General von Graevenitz)" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "En Esclavage" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2161" 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

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581410

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