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a) After Douai (recto); b) Untitled (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two women in motion facing each other. The woman on the right stands upright, with long flowing hair and distinct facial features. She wears a flowing garment sketched in dark lines. The woman on the left is slightly bent, looking up at the other woman, partially obscured by a head covering. She also wears a flowing dress. The background includes simple outlines of buildings, rooftops and chimneys. The scene conveys a dynamic interaction between the two figures against a sparse backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1918
Medium
a) brush with brown and black ink and black crayon on laid paper b) black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
5055 × 3289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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