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Trois dessins sur une feuille (Three Drawings on a Sheet)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows three figures. One woman is depicted from behind, standing on the left side of the image. She is in conversation with two men on the right side. The woman has an updo hairstyle and wears a dress typical of late 19th or early 20th-century fashion. The men are standing closely together, engaging in conversation. One man is bald with facial hair, while the other has short hair and a beard. They both wear dark suits, with one wearing a bow tie and the other a visible vest. The background is minimally detailed, suggesting a room or architectural features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
lithograph on wove Arches vellum paper
Dimensions
5137 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
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