1916
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Soldiers is a 1916 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two soldiers in a quick, loose style. One stands with his hands on his hips, wearing a cap and a long coat. The other crouches, also in a cap and coat, looking up at him. The lines are rough and fast, like hurried notes. The drawing uses only black marks on light paper, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The soldiers’ clothes and poses suggest they’re in a military setting, maybe on duty or at rest. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Forain, Jean-Louis.
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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