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Le depart pour Versailles

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting two figures primarily from the waist up. The figure on the left is seated, resting their head on a hand. They are wearing a long garment and a headscarf covering their hair. Their facial features are drawn with deep lines, suggesting an older age. Next to this figure, another person stands slightly turned away, holding a bag with their left hand. This second figure is taller, wearing a large robe or coat. Their head is bald or covered, with facial features sketched in a somewhat detailed manner. The background is plain with no distinct environment depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1919
Medium
brush and brown ink over graphite on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
4094 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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