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Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed)

Jean-Louis Forain , 1912

Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed), by Jean-Louis Forain, ink, 1912
Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed), by Jean-Louis Forain, ink, 1912

Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed) 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. "Lourdes: les brancardiers: (2nd state, with drypoint on central figures)" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "c7921" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A27648" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Markings
Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

Lourdes, transport des paralysées is a 1912 print by Jean-Louis Forain, created using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene from a religious pilgrimage at Lourdes, showing people with disabilities being transported on wheelchairs or stretchers, set against a backdrop of buildings and a church steeple.

Technique & Style

Forain's use of etching and drypoint captures the movement and emotion of the scene, conveying energy and activity through varied poses and expressive lines.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Louis Forain

Artist

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed)?

Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed) was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1912.

Where can I see Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed)?

Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed)?

Museum-quality prints of Lourdes, transport des paralysées (Lourdes, Transport of the Paralyzed) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.