The Petitioner
Jean-Louis Forain, c. 1910
- Umělec
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Datace
- c. 1910
- Druh
- Painting
- Technika
- oil on canvas
- Rozměry
- 61.5 × 50.5 cm
- Sbírka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Volné dílo, CC0
Popis obrázku
The artwork titled "The Petitioner" depicts a full-length figure of a person standing with a slightly bowed head. The individual is positioned to the left and is wearing a long, dark cloak with a hood, which obscures most of their hair and facial features. In their hand, they hold a small white object. The background features a green wall adorned with framed paintings of various sizes. To the right of the figure, there is a wooden table with curved legs, on which rests a dark vase filled with pink flowers, a hat, and some books or papers. The color palette is dominated by dark greens, browns, and muted tones.