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To Each His Own

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures interacting. One figure is standing holding a drink, while another figure is seated and embraced by a third figure. The drawing features minimalistic line work with sparse use of shading to create the figures. The seated figure is being embraced by the third figure. The standing figure holds a shallow glass or coupe. The background is simple, focusing on the interaction among the figures. The style is simplistic and expressive, highlighting human interaction and social nuances.

Artwork Details

Medium
brush and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3446 × 4683 px
Public Domain
Yes
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