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Sur le Front. -C'est sa theorie? -Non, c'est son breviaire.

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting two figures in a landscape setting. One figure in the foreground is walking while reading a book, wearing a coat and hat. Another pair of figures can be seen in the bottom-left corner. The background features a simple horizon line and emptiness. The drawing shows delicate line work, detailed textures in the clothing, and subtle shading. Handwriting is included in the lower-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and brush and black ink, with corrections by the artist in white opaque watercolor, on wove paper
Dimensions
5095 × 3238 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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