Toward Peace

c. 1914/1919

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

This is a drawing of three standing figures amidst rubble. The composition includes a classical statue-like figure in flowing robes facing two figures in military or official uniforms. The environment suggests a war-torn or ruined setting with scattered debris and vague outlines of a landscape or cityscape in the background. Bold and expressive lines are used, conveying a sense of tension or confrontation between the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush with black and brown ink and black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 55 cm (14 3/8 x 21 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4131

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. "Vers la Paix. "Nous allons bien tot retourner dans nos maisons." "Pensez à moi les jours de pliue..."" lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2345" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q64581522

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