1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hiding the "louis" is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a scene with two figures, one wearing a helmet and the other in a long robe. The figure in the robe has their arms outstretched, while the helmeted figure stands with their hands behind their back. The background is filled with what appears to be a pile of objects, possibly balls or cannonballs. The drawing is rendered in black ink and crayon on laid paper, with bold lines and expressive strokes that convey a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the scene. For a deeper exploration of the artist's work, consider looking into the oeuvre 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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