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French Soldier Addressing Germania

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of two figures from the waist up. On the left, a figure wearing a helm is holding an object in front of them with both hands. The facial features are not detailed, with shadowed eyes and a defined jawline. The clothing suggests military attire with a wide collar. The figure on the right has a long face with sharp cheekbones, long flowing hair, and a helmet with a spike. The attire is loosely sketched with no clear detail. There are no visible accessories, and the background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
brush and brown ink and black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
5171 × 3155 px
Public Domain
Yes
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