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a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso), by Jean-Louis Forain, crayon, 1919

a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

1919

crayon

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso) is a 1919 crayon by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Louis Forain
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of two men in a room. The man on the left is standing, wearing a long coat, and appears to be speaking or gesturing. The man on the right is seated, with his head turned away from the viewer. The background of the image is a light color, with some darker lines suggesting the presence of furniture or other objects in the room. The sketch is drawn in black crayon on laid paper, giving it a rough, textured appearance. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive gestures creates a sense of energy and movement in the image. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this artwork.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Louis Forain
Artist

Jean-Louis Forain

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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