Who painted Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe"?

Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe" was painted by Désiré Fortoul in 1896.

Where can I see Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe"?

Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe"?

Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe" is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe"?

Museum-quality prints of Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe" are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe"

Désiré Fortoul , 1896

Supplement to "L'Omnibus de Corinthe" is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Désiré Fortoul. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Created around 1896, this black lithograph on wove paper is a supplemental image linked to the larger work titled “L’Omnibus de Corinthe.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate: OMNIBUS de CORINTHE / 86. rue Blanche / Paris / un franc par an / affiche éditée par la Critique. 50. Boulerd Latour - Maubourg _ Paris _ / D. Fortoul; lower right verso in graphite: oie / 871415

About this work

Overview

Created around 1896, this black lithograph on wove paper is a supplemental image linked to the larger work titled “L’Omnibus de Corinthe.” The print presents two portrait heads positioned opposite each other, framed by the title word “OMNIBUS” above and the place name “CORINTHE” below. A brief handwritten line at the bottom appears to be the artist’s signature or note.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on the expressive rendering of two faces, each rendered with bold contour lines and minimal shading. The juxtaposition of the two profiles, flanked by the textual elements, suggests a dialogue between individual identity and the collective experience of travel, echoing the omnibus as a shared public space.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the image relies on the direct drawing of the design onto a limestone or metal plate, allowing for strong, crisp lines characteristic of black‑only prints. The use of wove paper provides a smooth surface that emphasizes the graphic quality of the faces while imparting a subtle tactile texture typical of late‑19th‑century French lithographs.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to French printmaker Désiré Fortoul, an active figure in the Parisian print scene of the 1890s. Produced as a supplement to the main “L’Omnibus de Corinthe” series, the piece likely circulated among the same audience that received the original publication, though specific ownership records after its creation remain limited.