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This is a drawing of a scene with a standing figure holding chains and a seated figure on a bench. The drawing is done in black and white, capturing a moment of interaction. The standing figure holds a set of chains, while the seated figure appears to be slumped or resting, with their head turned slightly away. The scene is rendered with delicate line work and shading, giving depth to the composition. The style of the drawing emphasizes gesture and posture.
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This is a drawing of a scene with a standing figure holding chains and a seated figure on a bench. The drawing is done in black and white, capturing a moment of interaction. The standing figure holds a set of chains, while the seated figure appears to be slumped or resting, with their head turned slightly away. The scene is rendered with delicate line work and shading, giving depth to the composition. The style of the drawing emphasizes gesture and posture.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

a) Fetters (recto); b) Several Figures (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

Date
probably 1919
Medium
a) brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper b) graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 37.6 x 51.4 cm (14 13/16 x 20 1/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1943.3.4090.a-b
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Impressionist
  • Woman
  • Man
Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Inscription

"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "A 2331" 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

"CHAPRON-COQU[ELIN PARIS]"

NGA object ID 7209. 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.