Au fil de la marne

1918

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image is a drawing showing small stones or rocks scattered in a flowing body of water. The perspective is slightly elevated, with no distinct horizon line visible. The rocks are partially submerged and depicted with flowing lines. The drawing uses quick, loose strokes in reddish-brown and dark gray tones, giving an impressionistic feel. The color palette is soft and minimal, with pale beige paper and contrast from reddish-brown tones. In the distance, the marks become lighter, creating depth. The artist has signed the piece at the bottom, along with a small handwritten note.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk, black crayon, and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.5 x 50.2 cm (12 13/16 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4073

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"forain / juin 1918" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "au fil de la marne," lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. ""L'offensive" est dan l'eau. "Il parait que c'etait vou lu."" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A. 2309" 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

Q64581459

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