Rassurez vous; je suis gauché.

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of two figures in a scene. The drawing is rendered in charcoal or graphite, depicting two individuals. One figure is assisting the other who is reclining on the ground. The reclining figure appears distressed or in pain, indicated by their posture and facial expression. The surrounding elements suggest a rocky or rough terrain. The sketch captures a moment of urgency or care through dynamic poses and contrast between light and dark shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.3 x 50.3 cm (12 11/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4095

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. "Rassurez vous; je suis gauché." lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2391" 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

Q64581482

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