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Le Christ portant sa croix (5e planche) (Christ Carrying the Cross) (fifth plate)
Le Christ portant sa croix (5e planche) (Christ Carrying the Cross) (fifth plate) is an ink print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Le Christ portant sa croix (5e planche) is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Jean-Louis Forain around 1910. It belongs to the religious genre, specifically depicting a moment from the Passion of Christ.
Subject & Meaning
The etching somberly portrays Christ carrying the cross, his face contorted in anguish. Surrounding onlookers exhibit a range of emotions, from curiosity to concern, contrasting with Christ's suffering. The scene conveys a sense of pathos.
Technique & Style
Forain employed bold lines and expressive shading to render the figures. The etching's texture and depth draw attention to Christ, emphasizing his burden through body language and facial expression.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1910, the work reflects Forain's versatility in printmaking. Despite his contemporary success in various mediums, Forain's recognition has waned compared to some Impressionist peers.
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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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