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a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain , 1919

a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso), by Jean-Louis Forain, ink, 1919
a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso), by Jean-Louis Forain, ink, 1919

a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso) is an ink drawing by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Si ils avaient vaincu." lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. ""Fous afez teux heures pour signer le traité"" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A. 2284" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "2g affichis. / 6 dont: Servir / 4 aff. humor[illeg.] 1 gou / 4 f. do 1 né[illeg.] / Congrès Eucharistique/ 3 du 1e état." verso, upper right sheet, graphite, artist's hand.
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 around 1919 by Jean-Louis Forain, features a finished work on one side and a sketch on the other. Both sides are executed in brush and black ink on laid Van Gelder paper.

Technique & Style

Forain employed brush and black ink to create the drawing, showcasing his skill with this medium. The work reflects his connection to Impressionist techniques, while also demonstrating his unique approach.

History & Provenance

Jean-Louis Forain, a French painter and printmaker, produced this drawing circa 1919. Forain worked in various media, including oils, watercolor, pastel, etching, and lithography, and achieved significant success during his lifetime.

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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) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso)?

a) Si ils avaient vaincu (recto); b) Sketch of Si ils avaient vaincu (verso) was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1919.

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