L'attaque d'une "place forte" anglaise

probably 1917

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of figures in a dramatic scene. The image portrays a dynamic composition of figures against a stark backdrop. Central to the drawing is a figure kneeling with one arm raised, surrounded by others on the ground. The use of light and shadow enhances the tension, emphasizing emotions conveyed through postures and gestures. The image captures a moment of intense emotion, with a sense of movement illustrated through sweeping lines and energetic strokes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.6 x 50.3 cm (12 13/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4096

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. "L'attaque d'une "place forte" anglaise" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2348" 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

Q64581483

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