
During the Armistice
Forain, Jean-Louis · French
c. 1914/1919
- Medium
- black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1901 to 1925
- Image size
- 4449 × 3366px
Description
This is a drawing depicting figures in a contemplative scene. The drawing uses simple lines and shading to depict a set of figures within an undefined space. One figure stands with hands clasped, head tilted upward. The use of charcoal or pencil gives the piece a raw and expressive touch, emphasizing emotions rather than detailed realism. The surrounding figures and scenery are delineated with minimalistic lines. The strokes give the piece an open-ended narrative.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).