Artwork
Portrait de Forain (Portrait of Forain)
Portrait de Forain (Portrait of Forain) 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. "(4e etat) Portrait de l'artiste / (au chapeau noir)" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "c. 7914" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A26673" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.
- Markings
- Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).
About this work
Overview
Portrait de Forain is an etching on wove paper created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1912. The work is a portrait, possibly of the artist himself or someone from his inner circle.
Subject & Meaning
The subject's identity remains uncertain, but the portrait is believed to depict either Forain himself or an individual close to him, offering a glimpse into his personal or professional sphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching on wove paper, the piece showcases Forain's skill in printmaking, a medium he explored alongside oils, watercolor, pastel, and lithography during his Impressionist career.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, the etching reflects Forain's activity during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. While relatively successful in his lifetime, his prominence has waned over time.
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Artist & collection
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.
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