Hiding the "louis" [verso]

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image shows a simple pencil and ink sketch of two individuals on a plain background. Both figures are depicted in full-body outline. The left figure is bent forward and leaning slightly, with their head pointed downwards. The right figure stands with a slight forward lean and a pointed hat. Both wear loose-fitting garments. There are no visible accessories or objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.2 x 57 cm (17 13/16 x 22 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4065.b

Associated Artworks

The sketch shows two individuals from slightly above the waist up, leaning forward over a table. The person on the left has medium-length hair covering their facial features, while the individual on the right is bald and wearing glasses. Both wear long-sleeved outfits and are engaging with objects on the table, including cylindrical items that might be containers or drums, and a rod or stick nearby. The background is plain and simple.

The Hats of the Allies [recto]

Jean-Louis Forain

1914

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

other hand lower left in graphite: Simple constat. Cachottiere, on pietine les "louis" dans ta cave.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

[Fortune figure] / "VAN GELDER ZONEN"

Wikidata ID

Q64581451

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