Marshal Petain

Jean-Louis Forain, c. 1914/1919

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is standing upright, looking slightly to their left with a confident posture. They have a distinct facial profile with a noticeable mustache and a bald head. The person is wearing a light-colored buttoned tunic that resembles a uniform. The surroundings depict a barren landscape with sandy or desert-like terrain. To the left, there is another figure, less defined and possibly seated. The background features a dark, swirling cloud-filled sky contrasting with the sandy ground.
Taiteilija
Jean-Louis Forain
Ajoitus
c. 1914/1919
Laji
Drawing
Tekniikka
watercolor and pen and black ink on wove paper
Mitat
26.4 × 37.4 cm
Kokoelma
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisenssi
Vapaata aineistoa, CC0

Kuvan kuvaus

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is standing upright, looking slightly to their left with a confident posture. They have a distinct facial profile with a noticeable mustache and a bald head. The person is wearing a light-colored buttoned tunic that resembles a uniform. The surroundings depict a barren landscape with sandy or desert-like terrain. To the left, there is another figure, less defined and possibly seated. The background features a dark, swirling cloud-filled sky contrasting with the sandy ground.

Jean-Louis Forain