Artwork
Reconquered Territory (recto) Two Figures on a Road (verso)
Reconquered Territory (recto) Two Figures on a Road (verso) is a drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting is titled Reconquered Territory on one side and Two Figures on a Road on the other.
It was created by Jean Louis Forain around 1919.
The artist likely explored different themes and ideas in his work, and this piece may reflect his thoughts on post-war life and society.
You can learn more about this type of artwork at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Overview
This double-sided drawing, titled Reconquered Territory on one side and Two Figures on a Road on the other, is a work by Jean Louis Forain, created around 1919. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The two distinct scenes on either side of the drawing may represent different aspects of post-World War I life and society, reflecting Forain's exploration of themes related to the period.
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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