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Prisoner of War Writing a Letter

Jean Louis Forain

Cleveland Museum of Art

A black and white sketch of a seated man wearing a bowler hat and writing on a piece of paper. The man is sitting on a low stool or bench with his legs crossed. He is wearing a collared shirt and pants. His right elbow is resting on his right knee and he is holding a writing instrument in his right hand. His left hand is supporting his right elbow. The background of the sketch is a light beige color. The sketch is done in a loose, impressionistic style with visible lines and shading. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner.

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682 × 900 px
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