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Benediction a Lourdes

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures engaged in a gesture of offering or communication. The drawing features two figures sketched with loose lines; one is kneeling on the ground, extending hands towards a standing figure who is holding an object. The figures are rendered with minimal detail, using strokes that suggest movement or interaction. Background elements are lightly sketched. Shadows and folds in the garments are indicated with darker shades of the pencil.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1912
Medium
pen and brown ink, brown wash, and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5042 × 3074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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