The Petition
Jean-Louis Forain, 1906
- Artista
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Data
- 1906
- Tipo
- Painting
- Técnica
- oil on canvas
- Dimensões
- 101.6 × 82 cm
- Coleção
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licença
- Domínio público, CC0
Descrição da imagem
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.