← Forain, Jean-Louis

The image shows a sketch of two half-body figures. One figure, on the left, is standing upright wearing a long-sleeved garment with an emblem over the chest. He has a mustache, short hair, and a stern expression, with one hand on his hip. The second figure, on the right, is less detailed, leaning forward with an obscured face and short hair. The sketch is set on a plain, light-colored background with scribbles and the phrase "En 1871" and a signature in the bottom right corner.

En 1871

Forain, Jean-Louis · French

c. 1914/1919

Medium
black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Period
1901 to 1925
Image size
5151 × 3483px

Description

The image shows a sketch of two half-body figures. One figure, on the left, is standing upright wearing a long-sleeved garment with an emblem over the chest. He has a mustache, short hair, and a stern expression, with one hand on his hip. The second figure, on the right, is less detailed, leaning forward with an obscured face and short hair. The sketch is set on a plain, light-colored background with scribbles and the phrase "En 1871" and a signature in the bottom right corner.

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