Artwork
German Advance
German Advance 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
German Advance is a drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, created circa 1916, utilizing a combination of black and brown ink and black crayon on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene related to the German military's advancement, likely referencing World War I, which dominated the period during its creation.
Technique & Style
Forain employed a mix of media—black and brown ink and black crayon—on wove paper, characteristic of his exploratory approach across various artistic techniques.
History & Provenance
Created around 1916, the work reflects Forain's continued artistic activity during wartime, despite his relatively lesser recognition compared to some peers.
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.
a) Negotiations at the Trianon Palace, Versailles (recto); b) Study for Negotiations at the Trianon Palace, Versailles (verso)
Le demobilisé
a) Le Poilu et Prisonnier (Poilu and Prisoner) (recto); b) Study of Prisoner (verso)
Hiding the "louis"
a) Au front de Vincennes, Bolo pacha (recto); b) Sketch for Au front de Vincennes, Bolo pacha (verso)
a) Waiter and Customer (recto); b) Sketch of a Man and Woman (verso)
Two Soldiers
Prussian Soldier and Civilians
a) -Un farman? -non, c'est un boche. (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso)
Untitled
At the Peace Conference
Sur le Rhin. -maintenant c'est l'arriere.