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Fille-mère (1ère planche) (Unwed Mother) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of five figures positioned in various poses around a table or flat surface. The central figure appears slumped over the surface, with another figure supporting them to the right. To the left, another figure rests a hand under their chin, while two figures stand or lean against a higher surface in the background, one with long hair covering their face. The figures are drawn with expressive lines, conveying weight and emotion. The background is simple, emphasizing the focus on the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1909
Medium
etching on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
3989 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
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