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Le repos du modèle (2e planche) (The Model's Rest) (second plate)
Le repos du modèle (2e planche) (The Model's Rest) (second plate) is an ink print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, black crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "1er etat" lower left margin, black crayon, artist's hand. "G57" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
- Markings
- Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).
About this work
Overview
Le repos du modèle (2e planche) is an etching on laid Van Gelder paper created by French artist Jean-Louis Forain in 1909. The work showcases Forain's skill in printmaking, a medium he explored alongside painting and other techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two figures in a dimly lit room, one seated and the other standing with arms raised. The scene conveys a sense of movement and mood, capturing a moment of quiet activity.
Technique & Style
Forain employed loose, quick lines and shading techniques, including cross-hatching, to create depth and atmosphere in the etching. The resulting image has a rough, unfinished quality, prioritizing expressive gesture over precise detail.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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