Poilu and Tommy Conversing
Jean-Louis Forain, c. 1914/1919
- Artist
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Date
- c. 1914/1919
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- brush and black ink with watercolor over graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 31.7 × 47.8 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows two individuals, one standing and leaning forward, the other seated on the ground with their right knee drawn up. The standing person wears a helmet and a long coat, carrying a large backpack or equipment. The seated person wears a cap and a uniform, engaged in conversation with the standing figure. The background is minimal, with an off-white canvas.