In the Wings

Jean-Louis Forain, 1875

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with a dark cloak draped over one arm. He has defined facial features, a moustache, and wears a top hat. The man is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the background, a young ballerina wearing a pink tutu with black accents can be seen against a vibrant green background. The setting is a painted indoor environment with plain walls and wooden floors, suggesting an elegant venue or theatre back scene.
Artist
Jean-Louis Forain
Date
1875
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and black crayon on wove paper, mounted on board
Dimensions
30.48 × 20.96 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with a dark cloak draped over one arm. He has defined facial features, a moustache, and wears a top hat. The man is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the background, a young ballerina wearing a pink tutu with black accents can be seen against a vibrant green background. The setting is a painted indoor environment with plain walls and wooden floors, suggesting an elegant venue or theatre back scene.

Jean-Louis Forain