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Figure Sketches (verso), by Jean-Louis Forain, 1906

Figure Sketches (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

1906

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Figure Sketches (verso) is a 1906 by Jean-Louis Forain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Louis Forain
When & what style?
1906
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image features two sketches of a human figure on a light brown background. The left sketch is a close-up of a person's torso, with their head tilted back and arms raised above their head. The right sketch is a partial view of a person's head and shoulders, with their face turned to the side. The sketches are drawn in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy. For more works by Jean Louis Forain, explore his collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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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.

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