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J.L. Forain

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile drawing of a person's upper body. The person is seated and leans forward, with their right arm bent on a surface. They have defined facial features, wear spectacles, a bowler hat, and formal attire with a jacket and tie. In one hand, they hold or point to a book or paper with abstract sketches. The background consists of crosshatched lines for texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1912
Medium
drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
3242 × 4479 px
Public Domain
Yes
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