1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Au front de Champagne - Les dernieres prieres is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch depicts a solemn scene at the front lines of Champagne, with a priest standing in the foreground, facing a group of soldiers. The priest is dressed in a long robe, while the soldiers wear helmets and coats. The background is minimal, with faint lines suggesting the landscape. The artist's use of black crayon, brush, and ink creates a somber mood, fitting for the scene's gravity. The focus is on the figures, with the priest's hands raised in prayer. For a deeper look into the artist's style and themes, explore the works of Forain, Jean-Louis.
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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