1892
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peur de Bourreau! Qu'est-ce que tu attends?... is a 1892 crayon by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this drawing, two men are depicted in a scene that appears to be set in a bedroom. The man on the right is seated on the floor, while the man on the left lies on the bed, facing him. A hammer is visible on the floor between them. The atmosphere of the scene is tense, with the man on the right appearing to be in a state of agitation. The use of bold lines and dark shading adds to the sense of drama and intensity. This drawing is a characteristic example of Impressionist and Realist art, with its focus on everyday life and its use of bold, expressive lines. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up 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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