1911
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
First Exhibition of the Humorists, Palace of Style is a 1911 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman mid-motion, swinging a tennis racket. Her body is loose and flowing, almost like she’s caught in a gust of wind. The lines are quick and wobbly, with lots of smudges and rough edges. The drawing looks like it was made fast—maybe even in one go. The red and black marks blend into the light background, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. If you like this style, check out lithography.
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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