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La retour (The Return)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The sketch depicts two figures, one on the left and one on the right. The figure on the left is a bearded man wearing a cap and a long coat. The figure on the right has hair tied up or covered and is holding a basket or bag. There are other distant figures in the background along with some objects on the ground, possibly luggage or boxes. The background suggests an outdoor setting with faint outlines of structures or a landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
5005 × 3344 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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