The Economic Withdrawal

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of two figures in sketch form. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style using what appears to be charcoal or a similar medium on paper. The seated figure is positioned on a block or seat, with a relaxed posture and their face slightly turned. The standing figure has an outline that suggests they are holding or handling rope or similar objects, as indicated by the looping lines at their feet. The lines are bold and confident, capturing the essence of movement and form with minimal detail. The entire composition conveys a sense of casual interaction or conversation between two individuals, with an emphasis on gesture and posture.

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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 50.2 cm (12 11/16 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4129

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. "Le Repli economique. "Ou portons-nous tout cela, Fritz?""Sur des positions preparees a l'avance."" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2311" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64581520

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