Self-Portrait
Jean-Louis Forain,
- Artist
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- watercolor, pen and black ink, and graphite on wove J Whatman paper
- Dimensions
- 26 × 20 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image depicts a person in a seated position with a beard and short hair, partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat. They wear a blue garment in contrast to the green landscape. The background is an impressionistic blend of soft colors, including greens, yellows, and blues, suggesting a natural setting. The loose and flowing brushstrokes in the grass and sky create an impressionistic atmosphere.