In the Wings

Jean-Louis Forain, 1875

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with a dark cloak draped over one arm. He has defined facial features, a moustache, and wears a top hat. The man is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the background, a young ballerina wearing a pink tutu with black accents can be seen against a vibrant green background. The setting is a painted indoor environment with plain walls and wooden floors, suggesting an elegant venue or theatre back scene.
Artista
Jean-Louis Forain
Datazione
1875
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and black crayon on wove paper, mounted on board
Dimensioni
30,48 × 20,96 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with a dark cloak draped over one arm. He has defined facial features, a moustache, and wears a top hat. The man is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the background, a young ballerina wearing a pink tutu with black accents can be seen against a vibrant green background. The setting is a painted indoor environment with plain walls and wooden floors, suggesting an elegant venue or theatre back scene.

Jean-Louis Forain