The Stockade

Jean-Louis Forain, probably c. 1908

The image shows a group of people walking together in an urban setting. The individuals are captured in a three-quarter view, mostly showing their upper bodies. Their facial expressions are shadowed and somber. One woman has a scarf wrapped around her head, and their clothing is dark and heavy, typical of cold weather attire, including long coats and scarves. One person is carrying a sack over their shoulder. The background includes industrial structures such as chimneys and large buildings under an overcast sky.
Artist
Jean-Louis Forain
Date
probably c. 1908
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
81 × 66 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a group of people walking together in an urban setting. The individuals are captured in a three-quarter view, mostly showing their upper bodies. Their facial expressions are shadowed and somber. One woman has a scarf wrapped around her head, and their clothing is dark and heavy, typical of cold weather attire, including long coats and scarves. One person is carrying a sack over their shoulder. The background includes industrial structures such as chimneys and large buildings under an overcast sky.

Jean-Louis Forain