Femme assise, la tête dans la main droite (Seated Woman with Her Head Resting on Her Right Hand)

Forain employed traditional lithography, drawing directly onto a flat stone surface before transferring the image to paper. The medium’s capacity for fluid, spontaneous lines is evident in the work’s quick, sketch‑like strokes, while the limited chromatic scheme emphasizes form over detail.

Created during the late nineteenth‑century peak of Forain’s commercial success, the print reflects his prolific output across multiple media. Though his reputation has waned relative to some Impressionist contemporaries, this lithograph remains a representative example of his printmaking practice.

At the time of its production, lithography was a favored method for disseminating images to a broader audience, allowing artists like Forain to reach patrons beyond the gallery. The work aligns with contemporary interests in everyday subjects and the psychological portrayal of solitary figures.