a) Fetters (recto); b) Several Figures (verso)

probably 1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of a scene with a standing figure holding chains and a seated figure on a bench. The drawing is done in black and white, capturing a moment of interaction. The standing figure holds a set of chains, while the seated figure appears to be slumped or resting, with their head turned slightly away. The scene is rendered with delicate line work and shading, giving depth to the composition. The style of the drawing emphasizes gesture and posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper b) graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.6 x 51.4 cm (14 13/16 x 20 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4090.a-b

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 2331" 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

"CHAPRON-COQU[ELIN PARIS]"

Wikidata ID

Q64581477

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