Artwork
a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso)
a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso) is an ink drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This double-sided drawing, created around 1919 by Jean-Louis Forain, features a finished work on one side and a sketch on the other. Both sides are executed in brush and black ink on laid Van Gelder paper.
Technique & Style
Forain employed brush and black ink to create the drawing, showcasing his skill with this medium. The work reflects his connection to Impressionist techniques, while also demonstrating his unique approach.
History & Provenance
Jean-Louis Forain, a French painter and printmaker, produced this drawing circa 1919. Forain worked in various media, including oils, watercolor, pastel, etching, and lithography, and achieved significant success during his lifetime.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.
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