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a) Fetters (recto); b) Several Figures (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with a standing figure holding chains and a seated figure on a bench. The drawing is done in black and white, capturing a moment of interaction. The standing figure holds a set of chains, while the seated figure appears to be slumped or resting, with their head turned slightly away. The scene is rendered with delicate line work and shading, giving depth to the composition. The style of the drawing emphasizes gesture and posture.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1919
Medium
a) brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper b) graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4294 × 3533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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