7me 1914

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of a figure leaning forward and holding a rifle in a stark landscape. The drawing is executed in charcoal or pencil with strong, dynamic lines conveying a sense of motion. The figure is advancing through a flat, barren land with details like a plume of smoke in the background. The line work is simple, contrasting with the detailed shading on the figure's clothing and equipment. The landscape is sparse with minimal lines indicating the horizon. The composition focuses on the solitary figure, using negative space to evoke a sense of isolation or urgency.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.4 x 50.2 cm (12 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4123

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. "7me 1914" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "La grande Date." lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "PARIS" center right composition, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2337" 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

Q64581514

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