1918
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
a) Along the Marne (recto); b) Study for Along the Marne (verso) is a 1918 graphite by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a soldier standing on a rocky shore, holding a rifle. Behind him, the water looks rough with waves crashing. The soldier’s face is blurred, but his helmet and uniform stand out. The red on the soldier’s face might be a quick mark to show excitement or stress. The artist used loose, fast lines to capture the moment. Next, check out Forain, Jean-Louis to see how he drew other soldiers.
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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