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Lourdes, la miraculée (2e planche) (Lourdes, the Miracle) (second plate)
Lourdes, la miraculée (2e planche) (Lourdes, the Miracle) (second plate) is an ink print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "2er etat" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "La miraculee" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
- Markings
- Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b).
About this work
Overview
Lourdes, la miraculée (2e planche) is an etching and drypoint print on wove paper created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1912. It is a representation of a scene related to the Marian apparitions at Lourdes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman, likely representing Bernadette Soubirous, standing before a crowd with outstretched arms, possibly addressing or blessing them. The varied postures of the seated crowd suggest they are engaged by her words.
Technique & Style
The image is executed in a sketchy, impressionistic style characterized by bold lines and loose handling, conveying a sense of energy and dynamic movement.
History & Provenance
Jean-Louis Forain, a versatile French artist known for working in multiple mediums, produced this print in 1912. His work often diverged from that of his contemporaries.
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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.
Lourdes, la miraculée (1ère planche) (Lourdes, the Miracle) (first plate)
The Miracle at Lourdes
Lourdes, la paralytique (2e planche) (Lourdes, the Paralytic) (second plate)
Le miraculé devant l'ostensoir (4e planche) (The Miracle before the Blessed Sacrament) (fourth plate)
Phrenology Course, 2nd plate (Le cours de phrenologie)
Le repas à Emmaus (2e planche) (The Supper at Emmaus) (second plate)
Le Christ portant sa croix (7e planche) (Christ Carrying the Cross) (seventh plate)