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Avant la fête persanne

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of two people from the waist up. The central figure is sitting on a chair, poised with her head slightly tilted. She has delicate facial features, defined hair, and wears an elaborate hat with large feathers. The second figure stands behind her, possibly assisting with the hat or hair, wearing a bonnet. The seated woman wears a light-colored gown with a deep neckline. On the table in front of her are a comb and a framed mirror. The background depicts simple vertical and horizontal lines, suggesting a room with a window.

Artwork Details

Date
1912
Medium
brush and black ink, wash, and black crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
3434 × 4811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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