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Germania before the Judges

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with their head slightly bowed and looking downwards. The individual is on the left side of the sketch, with their body turned slightly to the side. Their facial features are simple and stylized, with a pronounced frown or furrowed brow, and they have long hair partially covering their face. They wear a long garment, possibly a robe, with a head covering that has a pointed top. The person is holding something in their right hand. To the right side of the image, there is a group of loosely sketched figures standing close together, wearing hats or helmets. The background is plain, with no defined elements, focusing attention on the central figure and the group to the side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and brush and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4838 × 3355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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