1916
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les notables is a 1916 gouache by Jean-Louis Forain, depicting World War I, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a group of people in a room, drawn with black crayon and white gouache on paper. The scene looks formal, with the people standing or sitting in a serious way. This work is interesting because it shows the artist's attention to detail and ability to convey a sense of atmosphere. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Forain, Jean-Louis.
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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