Artwork
Pour l'homme de demain
Pour l'homme de demain is a print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"forain" lower right margin, in plate, artist's hand. Not dated. "f." lower right margin, in plate, artist's hand. "Pour l'homme de demain" upper left margin, in plate, artist's hand. "Grand la boche evacue." lower center margin, in plate, artist's hand. "205/300" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "MK 34442" lower left 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
Pour l'homme de demain is a 1916 print by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, created using the collotype technique on Arches laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of well-dressed individuals in a park, with men wearing top hats and women carrying umbrellas, capturing a moment in early 20th-century urban life.
Technique & Style
Forain employed the à la poupée method, applying ink in patches to the stone to achieve varying line densities, resulting in a dynamic and expressive visual effect.
History & Provenance
Forain produced this work during a period when his reputation was at its peak, although it later diminished; he was known for his versatility across various mediums, including painting and printmaking.
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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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