Artwork
Le calvaire (1ère planche) (Calvary) (first plate)
Le calvaire (1ère planche) (Calvary) (first plate) is an ink print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le calvaire (1ère planche) is an etching on laid Van Gelder paper created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1902. It is a print that showcases Forain's skill in capturing a scene with loose, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a group of people gathered around Calvary in a rough, outdoor setting. The scene is set against a stormy background, evoking a sense of turmoil.
Technique & Style
Forain employed a simple, sketchy style in Le calvaire, using loose and quick lines to convey a sense of movement and energy. The etching's unfinished quality adds to its expressive character.
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.
Le calvaire (1ère planche) (Calvary) (first plate)
Le calvaire (2e planche) (Calvary) (second plate)
Le calvaire (2e planche) (Calvary) (second plate)
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