Artwork
Soldiers Preparing a Meal
Soldiers Preparing a Meal is an ink drawing 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, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "A 2303" lower right 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
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The painting is called Soldiers Preparing a Meal by Jean-Louis Forain. It was made around 1914 to 1919. The artist used brush, black ink, and black crayon on laid paper to create this work.
The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. It's classified as a marine visual genre. The use of black ink and crayon suggests a focus on bold lines and shading.
Look up the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists like Forain create detailed images with simple tools.
Overview
Soldiers Preparing a Meal is a drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, created between 1914 and 1919. It is executed in brush and black ink with black crayon on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene of military life, showing soldiers engaged in the everyday task of preparing food. This subject matter reflects Forain's interest in contemporary themes.
Technique & Style
Forain's use of black ink and crayon emphasizes bold lines and shading, techniques that allow for expressive renderings. The medium and tools employed suggest a focus on graphic simplicity and detail.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Although Forain was commercially successful during his lifetime, his recognition has waxed and waned over time.
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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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