The Supper at Emmaus

Jean-Louis Forain, possibly c. 1912/1913

The image shows a group of five people around a table. In the center, two men - one leaning over with his head down, the other supporting his head with a hand. The man leaning over has dark hair, partly visible, and wears a brown garment. Next to them sits another individual with longer hair and a beard, wearing a red robe, looking towards the viewer. To their right, a person stands holding a tray with bread, with short hair and a neatly trimmed beard. Nearby, a child with dark hair and a man at the table wear lighter-colored clothing, with the child partly obscured. In the background, there is a softly lit archway scene with blue and green hues suggesting an outdoor setting. The setting feels intimate, muted by subdued tones and gentle light, creating a blend of warmth and shadow.
الفنان
Jean-Louis Forain
التاريخ
possibly c. 1912/1913
النوع
Drawing
التقنية
watercolor and colored chalks on laid Van Gelder paper
الأبعاد
40.5 × 45.5 cm
المجموعة
National Gallery of Art, Washington
الترخيص
ملك عام, CC0

وصف الصورة

The image shows a group of five people around a table. In the center, two men - one leaning over with his head down, the other supporting his head with a hand. The man leaning over has dark hair, partly visible, and wears a brown garment. Next to them sits another individual with longer hair and a beard, wearing a red robe, looking towards the viewer. To their right, a person stands holding a tray with bread, with short hair and a neatly trimmed beard. Nearby, a child with dark hair and a man at the table wear lighter-colored clothing, with the child partly obscured. In the background, there is a softly lit archway scene with blue and green hues suggesting an outdoor setting. The setting feels intimate, muted by subdued tones and gentle light, creating a blend of warmth and shadow.

Jean-Louis Forain