Artwork
Sur le Rhin
Sur le Rhin 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, black crayon, artist's hand. Not dated. "Sur le Rhin" lower center margin, black crayon, artist's hand. "A 2373" 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
Overview
Sur le Rhin is a drawing created by Jean-Louis Forain around 1916. It is executed in brush and black ink and black crayon on laid paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Forain's graphic style, combining ink and crayon. It reflects his engagement with Impressionist techniques while maintaining a distinct approach.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene along the Rhine River, capturing a moment in a characteristic and straightforward manner.
Context
Forain was a versatile French artist who worked in multiple media, including oils, watercolor, pastel, etching, and lithography. He achieved significant success during his lifetime.
Own this work as a print
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.
-Am Rhien? -Ya.
Poilu and Tommy Conversing
Poilu Acknowledging German Soldier
Lost Illusions
Poilu Acknowledging German Soldier
Choisissez vos chambres
a) -Un farman? -non, c'est un boche. (recto); b) Sketch of Figure (verso)
Au Pireê. -Le depart des boches.
a) C'est trop dangereux pres de votre ambulance (recto); b) Study of Mother and Children (verso)
German Advance
a) In the Trenches (recto); b) Study for In the Trenches (verso)
Sur le Rhin. -maintenant c'est l'arriere.