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Jean-Louis Forain, vers 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.
Artiste
Jean-Louis Forain
Datation
vers 1914/1919
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor and pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
26,4 × 37,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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