1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
The Bar at the Folies-Bergère is a 1890 graphite by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene, with a few people gathered around a table. The atmosphere is subdued, with muted colors dominating the palette. In the foreground, a woman sits with her back to the viewer, while another figure is partially visible on the right side of the composition. The artist's use of graphite creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the intimate world of the painting. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Jean Louis Forain (French, 1852–1931).
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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