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a) Après Douai (After Douai) (recto); b) Figure (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts figures in a setting with rough brushstrokes and subdued colors. A cloaked figure is in the foreground, with other figures and architectural elements in the background. The style blends Impressionistic brushwork with realistic detail, reminiscent of Kathe Kollwitz's work.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1918
Medium
a) watercolor, brush and black ink, and black crayon on laid paper b) black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
5148 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette