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La loge de la danseuse (2e planche) (The Dancer's Dressing Room) (second plate)
La loge de la danseuse (2e planche) (The Dancer's Dressing Room) (second plate) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
La loge de la danseuse (2e planche) is a 1894 lithograph by Jean-Louis Forain, a French artist known for his work in various mediums. The print is executed in brown on wove Arches vellum paper.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a scene in a dancer's dressing room, where a man leans over a woman, while another man observes from the doorway. The cluttered room and the figures' postures convey a sense of informality and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Forain employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the movement and atmosphere of the scene, rather than precise details. This style was characteristic of late 19th-century depictions of Parisian life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, the print reflects Forain's interest in contemporary urban life and his skill as a printmaker. During his lifetime, Forain achieved greater commercial success than many of his Impressionist contemporaries.
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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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