1903
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eventail (pour le bal Gavarni) (Fan (for the Gavarni Ball)) is a 1903 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a fan with a drawing of a man and woman. The woman is wearing a dress and has her back to the viewer, while the man is dressed in a suit and top hat, looking at her with a surprised expression. The background of the fan is a warm, golden color. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and soft shading. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are about to step out of the fan and into the viewer's space. The image is a beautiful example of the artist's skill with lithography, and it would be interesting to learn more about the technique by exploring the artist's work further.
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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