Poilu Acknowledging German Soldier

probably 1918

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a sketch of two individuals, both depicted in full body. On the left, a person is standing slightly bent forward, holding something in their hands. This person appears to be wearing a helmet and a thick coat. Their facial features are detailed, with a focused expression. On the right stands another individual, facing the first person, appearing relaxed. They are wearing a hat with a short brim and a simple shirt with long sleeves. This person's facial features include a short beard. The background consists of abstract lines and shapes. No additional objects or jewelry are visible. At the bottom, there is text in French which reads: "Eh bien vrai! Je ne te croyais pas si malade....."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.6 x 47.3 cm (12 7/16 x 18 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4043

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. "Leur aveu. "Eh bien, vrai! Je ne te croyais pas si malade....." lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2369" 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

Q64581423

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