Artwork
The Walker
The Walker is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Walker is a print created by French artist Jean Louis Forain in 1883, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, dressed in a wide-brimmed hat, with crossed legs and a fan in hand, conveying a sense of casual, serene demeanor through her slight smile.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, sketchy lines and cross-hatching, the work embodies a quick, unfinished aesthetic, typical of late 19th-century French artistic practices.
History & Provenance
Created in 1883, the piece is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current ownership.
Context
The Walker reflects the artistic tendencies of its time, aligning with the informal, expressive drawing styles prevalent among French artists of the late 19th century.
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.
