a) Refugees (recto); b) No 2 (verso)
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two figures standing close together. The taller one wears a long coat and hood, while the smaller figure looks up with one hand raised. The background has faint blue scribbles that look like hurried notes or a half-finished design. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture their shapes and movement. The loose blue marks in the background add a sense of urgency or chaos. Next, look up Forain, Jean-Louis to see how his style changed over time.
