Artwork
In the Wings
In the Wings is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
In the Wings is a drawing created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1875. It is executed in watercolor and black crayon on wove paper, mounted on board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man in a top hat and long coat standing indoors with a dog on a leash. A faint figure is visible on a greenish door behind him. The man's relaxed yet slightly stiff posture contrasts with the alertness of the dog.
Technique & Style
Forain employed quick brushstrokes and loose lines, lending the scene a sketchy, unfinished quality. The use of watercolor and black crayon created soft lighting and dark shadows, adding depth to the composition.
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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