Who painted Temoins à l'audience?

Temoins à l'audience was painted by Jean-Louis Forain in 1908.

Where can I see Temoins à l'audience?

Temoins à l'audience is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Temoins à l'audience?

Museum-quality prints of Temoins à l'audience are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Temoins à l'audience

Jean-Louis Forain , 1908

Temoins à l'audience 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.: 1922.306
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

Temoins à l'audience is a 1908 print by Jean Louis Forain, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a somber courtroom scene, with witnesses gathered, some seated and others standing. The solemn atmosphere suggests a serious crime is being testified to.

Technique & Style

Forain's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, with figures emerging from dark, muted tones of brown and gray.

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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.