1892
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sur le canape is a 1892 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of people standing and sitting on a couch, with one person holding an umbrella. The setting appears to be outdoors, with trees and bushes in the background. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown and black dominating the palette. A notable detail in the painting is the use of brushstrokes to create texture and depth. The artist's use of black ink and brown wash adds a sense of warmth and coziness to the scene. For more information on the artist's technique, look into cross-hatching.
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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