1914
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lourdes, 1914, 25th International Eucharistic Congress is a 1914 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This poster shows a crowded outdoor gathering under a big blue tent. At the front, a group of people kneels facing a raised platform with a golden cup on it. The crowd holds umbrellas and parasols, and the scene feels busy but orderly. The background has a few tall poles and a bright light shining down. The text at the top says "Lourdes 1914" and "22-26 Juillet," hinting this was a big event in July. The bottom reads "25ème Congrès Eucharistique International," which means it was a religious meeting focused on the Eucharist. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
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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