Le train de Berne (The Train for Berne)
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le train de Berne (The Train for Berne) is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of soldiers in heavy coats and caps, gathered around a fallen comrade. The man on the ground holds a rifle, his posture slumped. The others lean in, their faces tense but focused. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried notes. The artist used ink and crayon to build up shadows and texture, especially in the coats and hats. The paper’s grain shows through, adding a rough edge to the scene. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists layer lines to create depth.
