1897
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un tableau de papa! (1ère planche) (A Painting of Daddy's!) (first plate) is a 1897 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman bent over, holding a basket or bag with one hand while her other hand rests on her hip. She’s dressed in a loose, flowing dress with a high neckline, and her hair is pulled back. The background is simple—a dark vertical line that might be a curtain or door frame, with faint, wavy lines suggesting light or fabric. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and mood, focusing on everyday life. This style was common in late 19th-century French art, where small details and real-life moments were key. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
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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