The Petition
Jean-Louis Forain, 1906
- Artista
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Fecha
- 1906
- Tipo
- Pintura
- Técnica
- Óleo sobre lienzo
- Medidas
- 101,6 × 82 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
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.