Artwork preview

Two Soldiers

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing two figures from the waist up. The person on the left is leaning forward slightly, while the person on the right is kneeling. The person on the left is depicted with a more defined sketch, with distinct facial features drawn in profile, round glasses, a cap, and a long coat with a visible collar. The person on the right has a rough, less defined outline, appears to be smiling, and is wearing a hat with a wide brim and a coat. There are no obvious signs of jewelry or objects being held by either person. The background is plain and uncluttered, with a light beige color, typical of sketch paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and brush and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4438 × 3522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette