Poilu and German Prisoners

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows four figures, mostly focusing on their upper bodies. Three individuals are seated and one is standing in the background. The seated figures lean slightly forward and appear engaged in conversation or activity. They wear uniform-like clothing and caps. One person has "PG" on their clothing. The standing figure also wears similar attire and observes the group. The plain background highlights the sketched figures, with a sack or bag on the ground near the seated individuals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.8 x 47.3 cm (12 1/2 x 18 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4046

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. "A 2378" 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

"J [illeg.]"

Wikidata ID

Q64581426

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