Ceux de la premiere heure. "Sire! ou en somme-nous de "la guerre fraiche et joyeuse"? ..."

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of a figure draped in a flowing cloak. The sketch is minimalistic, using simple pencil lines and shading to depict the voluminous folds of a cloak worn by a bent-over figure. The background features subtle, sketchy lines suggesting a ground or surface, as well as some abstract circular shapes. The drawing captures movement and dynamic force with its use of lines and texture, showcasing the energy and grace of the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33 x 50.3 cm (13 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4106

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. "Ceux de la premiere heure. "Sire! ou en somme-nous de "la guerre fraiche et joyeuse"?..."" lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2332" 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

Q64581495

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