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Toward Peace

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The drawing shows three full-body figures in an outdoor setting. On the left, a person is standing in profile view facing two men with their arms crossed. The person has their hair pulled back, possibly in a bun, wearing a long, loose garment with a sash tied around the waist and a draped piece on the back. To the right, the two men are standing next to each other, facing the figure on the left. Both men wear military-style caps and uniforms with overcoats draped over them. The background features rough sketches indicating a ruined or rocky landscape with outlines of arch structures or scattered debris, suggesting ruins or a desolate area.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and brush with black and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4905 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
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