Artwork
Reconquered Territory (recto)
Reconquered Territory (recto) is a drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Reconquered Territory is a drawing by Jean Louis Forain, created around 1919.
About this work
Overview
Reconquered Territory is a drawing by Jean Louis Forain, created around 1919. It is a sketch on the recto side of a sheet, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a poignant scene: a man in a long coat holding a child stands amidst the devastation of a ruined street. A woman walks nearby, while soldiers are visible in the background, conveying a sense of post-conflict desolation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by rough lines, simple shapes, and muted colors, primarily grays, browns, and beiges, with darker shadows. The sketchy quality suggests it was drawn quickly to capture a moment, prioritizing immediacy over detail.
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.
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