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.
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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.