Artwork
The Taking of Fort Douaumont
The Taking of Fort Douaumont 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 composition, graphite, artit's hand. "Douaumont 1917" upper right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "La reprise du Fort Douamont. ("L'attaque Francaise favorisee par un t emps brumeux..." (Communiqué allemand du 26 Octobre...) "Et la fume se dissipa." Au Général Aaqin" lower margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A2188" 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
The Taking of Fort Douaumont is a drawing created by Jean-Louis Forain around 1916. It is executed in brush and black ink with crayon on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene from World War I, specifically the taking of Fort Douaumont, reflecting Forain's engagement with contemporary events during the conflict.
Technique & Style
Forain employed a mix of media, combining brush and black ink with crayon on wove paper, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
Context
Forain's work was informed by his experience of World War I, and this drawing is a testament to his interest in documenting contemporary events.
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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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