a) -Un farman? -non, c'est un boche. (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso)

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of two figures in a minimalistic style. The drawing depicts one figure resting against another, who appears to be supporting them. The figure providing support is sketched with attention to the clothing details and a helmet. The gazes and interactions between the figures suggest a poignant and emotional dynamic. The artwork is composed with light and confident strokes, capturing movement and posture with simplicity. The negative space adds to the emotional resonance. Handwritten text below the figures provides narrative context. The artist has signed the work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper b) black crayon on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 47.5 cm (12 1/2 x 18 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4126.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. "-un farman? / -non, c'est un boche." lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "A 2312" 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

Q64581517

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