Who painted Before the Supper at Emmaus?

Before the Supper at Emmaus was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1910.

Where can I see Before the Supper at Emmaus?

Before the Supper at Emmaus is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Museum-quality prints of Before the Supper at Emmaus are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Before the Supper at Emmaus

Jean-Louis Forain , 1910

Before the Supper at Emmaus is a print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1925.63
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Before the Supper at Emmaus is a 1910 print by Jean Louis Forain, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a group of people in old-fashioned attire gathered around a table with a white cloth, engaged in conversation or a meal, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and intimacy.

Technique & Style

The scene is characterized by a subtle gradient of colors in the background, adding depth, and likely employs chiaroscuro, a technique Forain was known to utilize.

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Artist & collection

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.