a) Au front de Vincennes, Bolo pacha (recto); b) Sketch for Au front de Vincennes, Bolo pacha (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures standing side by side. The drawing is done in a sketchy, expressive style using pencil or charcoal on a plain background. There are two main figures in the foreground. The figure on the left is leaning forward with arms behind them, while the figure on the right stands upright wearing a uniform and a hat. In the background, faint outlines of additional figures are visible, adding depth to the scene. The lines are simple and rough, creating a sense of immediacy and tension.