Artwork
Pietà (third plate)
Pietà (third plate) is a print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pietà (third plate) is a print created by Jean Louis Forain in 1910, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the work is the Pietà, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Jesus after his crucifixion, conveying themes of grief and lamentation.
Technique & Style
As a print, the work likely utilizes techniques such as etching or lithography, characteristic of Forain's oeuvre, though specific details on the technique used for this piece are not provided.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910 by French artist Jean Louis Forain, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its acquisition by the museum at some point after its creation.
Context
Produced in the early 20th century, Pietà (third plate) reflects Forain's engagement with religious themes, possibly influenced by the artistic and spiritual explorations of his time.
Legacy
The piece's legacy is tied to its presence in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, making it accessible for study and appreciation of Forain's work within a broader artistic context.
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.
Pietà (1ère planche) (Pietà) (first plate)
La repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt)
Le repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt)
A Child on a Couch, No.2
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Dead Caesar
Study for "The Deluge"
Lourdes, la paralytique (2e planche) (Lourdes, the Paralytic) (second plate)
The Lamentation over the Dead Christ (after Poussin)
Lourdes, la paralytique (2e planche) (Lourdes, the Paralytic) (second plate)