Artwork
Un caboulet à montmartre (A Dive at Montmartre)
Un caboulet à montmartre (A Dive at Montmartre) is an ink print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un caboulet à Montmartre (A Dive at Montmartre) is an etching on laid Van Gelder paper created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1909. The work is a representative example of Forain's printmaking output, showcasing his ability to capture a scene with expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a dimly lit interior scene from Montmartre, a Parisian district known for its bohemian culture and nightlife. Three women are shown in various poses, illuminated by candlelight, suggesting a moment of quiet intimacy or revelry.
Technique & Style
Forain employed etching to create the work, using rough, uneven lines to convey a sense of urgency and life. The loose, tangled strokes in the background suggest movement and shadows, while the candlelight adds a soft glow to the scene, making the figures stand out.
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.
The Embroideres (Les Brodeuses),
The Embroiderers (Les brodeuses)
The Childhood of Pierre Clémenceau (L'Enfance de Pierre Clémenceau)
The Music Room
The Forge
The Bride's Maid
Portrait de vielles femmes
The New Ballad
The Milliner (La modiste)
La sortie de l'audience (1ère planche) (Coming Out of the Hearing) (first plate)
The Music-Room
Le café de la Nouvelle Athènes (The Cafe of the New Athens)