Artwork
À la conférence (At the Conference)
À la conférence (At the Conference) 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
À la conférence (At the Conference) is a drawing created by Jean-Louis Forain around 1919. It is executed in brush and brown ink and black crayon on laid Van Gelder paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two men in a quiet room, one seated and one standing, engaged in an activity involving papers. The scene reflects Forain's interest in contemporary social scenes, a recurring theme in his work.
Technique & Style
Forain employed loose and quick lines to capture the scene, using brown ink and black crayon to achieve a soft, sketchy effect. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the two figures.
Context
Forain was a versatile artist who worked in multiple media, including oils, watercolor, pastel, etching, and lithography. His work often explored contemporary social themes, and he 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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