Les notables

Jean-Louis Forain, c. 1914/1919

This is a drawing of figures gathered around an individual playing a piano. The sketch is primarily in black and white with a few colored details, such as the face of one figure. The gathering shows figures in long garments, and the piano player is in mid-motion. The background has a loose, sketchy quality with architectural forms in the distance. The texture and shading give a sense of dynamism and movement, suggesting lively interactions.
Artist
Jean-Louis Forain
Date
c. 1914/1919
Type
Drawing
Medium
black crayon corrected and white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
37.5 × 53 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of figures gathered around an individual playing a piano. The sketch is primarily in black and white with a few colored details, such as the face of one figure. The gathering shows figures in long garments, and the piano player is in mid-motion. The background has a loose, sketchy quality with architectural forms in the distance. The texture and shading give a sense of dynamism and movement, suggesting lively interactions.

Jean-Louis Forain