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Sur le Rhin

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows two people standing from head to toe. On the left, a person with a long weapon slung over their shoulder is looking towards the other person. The person wears a helmet, a uniform with a long coat. On the right, another person faces the first person. Both people wear caps and uniform-like outfits. The background is minimal, suggesting a distant landscape or horizon. The drawing is simple with minimal shading, focusing on the outlines of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
brush and black ink and black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
5094 × 3433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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