Discharged from Military Service

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image depicts two individuals. One person on the left is standing, tilting slightly forward. They have short dark hair and a mustache, with emphasis on the facial hair. The clothing is loosely drawn. The second person on the right is seated or kneeling, facing left. Their head is vague, with a serene facial expression. They wear a head covering and a high neck garment like a dress or cloak. They are surrounded by undefined textiles, perhaps bedding or fabric. The background suggests interior furnishings, possibly a bedroom. The image is monochrome with simple lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and black crayon on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.9 x 47.8 cm (12 9/16 x 18 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4047

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 2330" 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

Q64581427

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