Young Woman Seated at a Piano [verso]

c. 1890

Jean-Louis Forain

Associated Names
Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

The image is a sketch of a person's upper body seen from the back sitting on a chair in a side profile position. The person has their head turned slightly to the right. Their hair is covered with a headscarf or cap. They are wearing a long-sleeve outfit, possibly a jacket, with a defined waistline. The person's arms are resting on a surface in front of them, suggesting they are seated at a desk or table. The background is plain and neutral, typical of sketch paper, with no additional objects or details visible.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch depicting the upper three-quarters of a person seated in profile, facing slightly away from the viewer. The individual appears to be sitting at a table or desk. The outline of the face is visible without detailed facial features, and the person seems to have their hair styled in a bun. The clothing appears to be modest, possibly a long-sleeved dress or top, with the contour lines suggesting folds and layers. The person is interacting with an undefined object on the table in front of them. The background is minimal, with a faint outline of vertical or horizontal elements that suggest objects in a room.

Young Woman Seated at a Piano [recto]

Jean-Louis Forain

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA, 1964; gift to NGA, 1995.

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Wikidata ID

Q64581552

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