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Reims 9bre 1918

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene with a collapsed structure and debris in the foreground. A row of smaller buildings is shown extending to the right, becoming smaller in the distance. The horizon is low in the composition with a few distant structures visible. In the background, a taller upright structure stands out, possibly a tower. The overall color palette includes black, beige, and muted browns with sketchy lines to convey detail and texture in a mostly monochromatic scheme.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1918
Medium
brush and brown ink with brown wash over black crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
5067 × 3079 px
Public Domain
Yes
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