Artwork
a) -Un farman? -non, c'est un boche. (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso)
a) -Un farman? -non, c'est un boche. (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso) is an ink drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created around 1916, is a work by Jean-Louis Forain on laid paper, with different compositions on its recto and verso sides.
Subject & Meaning
The recto side depicts a conversation between two figures in a wartime setting, while the verso features a study of a single figure, suggesting the artist's interest in capturing human interaction and form.
Technique & Style
Forain employed black crayon, brush, and black ink to create the recto's scene, and black crayon alone for the verso's sketch, demonstrating a straightforward yet expressive style.
Context
Produced during World War I, this drawing reflects Forain's engagement with the contemporary conflict, using simple yet effective means to convey a wartime moment.
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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