Artwork
Projet de Voyage
Projet de Voyage is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"forain" lower right composition, black ink, artist's hand. Not dated. "Doux Pays / -projet de Voyage" upper right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "-[illeg.].....[illeg.] à ligner un [illeg.] de Moscow." lower margin, black ink, artist's 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
Projet de Voyage is a drawing created by Jean-Louis Forain around 1897. It is executed in brush and black ink with colored washes on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Forain's use of Impressionist techniques, adapted to a distinct personal style. The medium and method employed demonstrate his versatility across various artistic media.
Context
Forain was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker active in multiple mediums, including oils, watercolor, pastel, etching, and lithography. His work reflects his engagement with the Impressionist movement while maintaining a unique approach.
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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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