Au fil de la marne
1918
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Au fil de la marne is a 1918 graphite by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two horses lying on the ground, tangled in ropes. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried sketch. The background is mostly empty, with just a few faint marks. The artist used red chalk and black crayon to keep it simple. The horses look tired, almost like they’re resting after work. Next, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where this drawing is kept.
