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Déclaration d'amour (Declaration of Love)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a faint sketch featuring the upper bodies of two people positioned closely together. The person on the left appears to be a man with a mustache and bald head, wearing a suit or jacket. His facial features are indistinct. The person on the right is likely female with a clearer facial profile and hair styled up or back. Their clothing is softly detailed, blending into the background. The background is undefined with simple curtain-like elements or vertical lines. The sketch is on a textured surface with minimal detail, and no distinct objects or jewelry are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1880
Medium
drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
3432 × 4257 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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