La repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt)

Executed in loose, quick lines reminiscent of scribbles, the etching emphasizes immediacy over detail. Forain utilized the etching process, scratching lines into a metal plate, which were then transferred to thin, delicate wove paper that accentuates every mark.

Created in 1916, the work reflects Forain's then-prominent position within the Impressionist movement, a stature that would later wane in posthumous reputation.

While part of the broader Impressionist movement, Forain's printmaking, as seen in La repos en Egypte, contributes to the early 20th-century revival of interest in etching as an expressive medium.

Though Forain's overall reputation declined after his death, works like La repos en Egypte continue to represent his Impressionist contributions, particularly in the realm of printmaking.