1916
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Poilu and German Prisoners is a 1916 crayon by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two soldiers sitting on the ground, facing each other. One wears a cap and holds a small object, while the other sits with his hands resting on his knees. Between them lies a rolled-up blanket or bag. The lines are loose and sketchy, with some areas filled in darker to show shadows. The artist used quick, rough strokes to capture the moment, leaving some details unfinished. This style makes the scene feel urgent and real. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.
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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