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Toward Peace, by Jean-Louis Forain, ink, 1916

Toward Peace

Jean-Louis Forain

1916

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Toward Peace is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, depicting World War I, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Louis Forain
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a simple, quiet scene with minimal details. It's drawn with black and brown ink on paper. The artist used simple lines and shading to create depth. The scene feels calm and serene, with no bold or bright colors. The lack of details makes the scene feel peaceful. To learn more about similar drawings, look up the technique: cross-hatching.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Louis Forain
Artist

Jean-Louis Forain

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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