1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'attaque d'une "place forte" anglaise is a 1917 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a dramatic scene with several figures in motion. On the left, a woman stands with her arms raised above her head, wearing a long dress. In the center, another woman is on the ground, also with her arms raised. A third figure is prone on the ground to her right. The background is a plain beige color. The scene appears to depict some kind of chaotic or violent event, with the figures in various states of distress or alarm. The use of bold lines and dark shading adds to the sense of drama and tension. The artist, Jean-Louis Forain, was known for his expressive and emotive drawings. You can learn more about his work and technique by exploring the museum where this piece is held, the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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