Who painted Chez l'Huissier?

Chez l'Huissier was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1908.

Where can I see Chez l'Huissier?

Chez l'Huissier is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Museum-quality prints of Chez l'Huissier are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Chez l'Huissier

Jean-Louis Forain , 1908

Chez l'Huissier is a print by Jean-Louis Forain. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.373
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Chez l'Huissier is a 1908 print by Jean Louis Forain, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a gathering of men in a room, likely a courtroom or office, with figures standing and seated, and a prominent male figure in the foreground holding a cane.

Technique & Style

Forain's work is marked by loose brushstrokes and a focus on atmosphere, with dark colors and shading creating depth, and chiaroscuro adding to the overall mood through strong light and dark contrasts.

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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.