Artwork
Le repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt)
Le repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt) 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, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Le repos en Egypte" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "08" lower right margin, brown ink, unknown hand. "21484" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "83157" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
- 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 en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt) is a 1909 print by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Holy Family resting during their flight into Egypt, a biblical scene. Three figures are shown sitting on the ground, with one woman holding a baby and another leaning in, accompanied by a nearby basket.
Technique & Style
Forain's use of etching and drypoint results in a loose, sketchy style with a grainy texture. The lines are rapid and unrefined, giving the scene a spontaneous, unpolished feel.
Context
Forain was a versatile artist known for his work in various mediums, including oils, watercolor, pastel, and printmaking. Although commercially successful during his lifetime, his recognition has waned relative to some of his Impressionist contemporaries.
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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.
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Pietà (1ère planche) (Pietà) (first plate)
Pietà (third plate)
Pietà (3e planche) (Pietà) (third plate)
Pietà (3e planche) (Pietà) (third plate)
Bohemien Encampment (Campement de bohemiens)
Mother and Child, No. 4
The Holy Family
Mother and Child, No. 1- La repos en Egypte (The Rest in Egypt)