The Petition

Jean-Louis Forain, 1906

The artwork titled "The Petition" depicts a courtroom scene with several figures. The foreground features a woman seated on a bench, holding a piece of paper in her hands. She is dressed in a green top and a long, light-colored skirt. To her right, an elderly man leans forward. He is dressed in a dark suit. Another man, sitting to the left, has his head tilted back. Behind them, three more figures stand or sit. The setting has muted tones and a dimly lit background.
Artist
Jean-Louis Forain
Date
1906
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
101.6 × 82 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork titled "The Petition" depicts a courtroom scene with several figures. The foreground features a woman seated on a bench, holding a piece of paper in her hands. She is dressed in a green top and a long, light-colored skirt. To her right, an elderly man leans forward. He is dressed in a dark suit. Another man, sitting to the left, has his head tilted back. Behind them, three more figures stand or sit. The setting has muted tones and a dimly lit background.

Jean-Louis Forain