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

Jean-Louis Forain , 1919

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

a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso) is a crayon drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This double-sided drawing, created circa 1919, features two distinct sketches in black crayon on laid paper.

Inscription
Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "À la Conférence. "Est-ce-que ils en ont encore pour longtemps?" "Ils prepare une campagne d'hiver."" lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 2382" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Markings
Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

This double-sided drawing, created circa 1919, features two distinct sketches in black crayon on laid paper. At the Conference is depicted on one side, while Reclining Figure appears on the other.

Subject & Meaning

At the Conference shows two men in a room, one standing and gesturing, the other seated with his head turned away. The scene captures a moment of interaction, possibly a conversation or meeting, reflecting the artist's interest in contemporary social scenes.

Technique & Style

The sketches exhibit a rough, textured quality due to the use of black crayon on laid paper. Bold lines and expressive gestures convey energy and movement, characteristic of the artist's style.

History & Provenance

The drawing is now held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Artist & collection

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

a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso) was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1919.

Where can I see a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso)?

a) At the Conference (recto); b) Reclining Figure (verso) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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