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Le gros cigare (The Big Cigar)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in a sketched style. The person on the left appears from the waist up, slightly leaning forward towards the other person. They have closed eyes, parted lips, and voluminous, upward and outward styled hair. Their attire includes a garment with zigzag or geometric designs. The person on the right is shown from the shoulders up, facing the first person in a side profile. They have a prominent nose, an open mouth, and groomed short hair. The background is a textured, lightly colored surface, emphasizing the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1909
Medium
soft-ground etching and drypoint (zinc plate) on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
4591 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
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