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This is a drawing of two figures interacting in a room. The figures are shown in a simple, sketch-like style with minimalistic lines and shading. One figure stands closer to the viewer with a slightly hunched posture, while the other figure is positioned further back. They are engaged in an activity that suggests examination or discussion, as one reaches towards or points at a surface or document. The background includes light lines indicating furniture or architectural elements, enhancing the indoor setting. The sketch captures a moment of interaction, focusing on gesture and posture.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso)
Jean-Louis Forain
- Date
- c. 1919
- Medium
- a) black crayon on laid paper b) black crayon on laid paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 45.3 x 56.8 cm (17 13/16 x 22 3/8 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.3.4083.a-b
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1901 to 1925
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- French
- Impressionist
- World War I
- military
Provenance
Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.
Inscription
"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "À la Conférence. "Est-ce-que ils en ont encore pour longtemps?" "Ils prepare une campagne d'hiver."" lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2382" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Marks
"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).
Watermarks
[Fortune figure] / "VAN GELDER ZONEN"
NGA object ID 7202. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.