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a) Bolo pacha (recto); Study for Bolo pacha (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of two individuals. On the left, one person is seated on a chair, leaning forward with their arms on their knees. The person is shirtless, with bold facial features and short, neat hair. They are fully drawn from the upper body down to the legs, with a pair of shoes near their feet. On the right, another individual stands in flowing robes, wearing a wide-brimmed cap that partially conceals their face. The standing figure holds a bundle in their arms. The background is simple, with faint vertical lines hinting at a wall or backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
a) brush and black ink and black crayon, with corrections by the artist in white opaque watercolor, on wove paper b) black crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
5167 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
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