Who painted Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade)?

Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade) was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1886.

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Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade)

Jean-Louis Forain , 1886

Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "G 26 only [underlined]" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "G.26 La traite des blanches" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A27625" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "K. 5524 / c. 6049" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Cons 6049" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "2" upper left margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, stamped twice, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade) is an etching created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1886 on laid Van Gelder paper. It is a representative work of Forain's graphic output, showcasing his skill in the medium.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two women in conversation, distinguished by their attire and accessories. Their subtle facial expressions convey a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting interpretation of their interaction and the scene's context.

Technique & Style

Forain's use of etching allows for intricate linework and shading, creating depth and texture in the image. The technique emphasizes the central figures while suggesting a background through vertical lines and tonal variation.

Context

The work reflects Forain's engagement with social themes, a recurring subject in his graphic works. Created in 1886, it is a product of Forain's mature period, during which he explored various media and subjects.

Le Traite des blanches (The White Slave Trade), Jean-Louis Forain

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Jean-Louis Forain

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.