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Toward Peace

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three standing figures amidst rubble. The composition includes a classical statue-like figure in flowing robes facing two figures in military or official uniforms. The environment suggests a war-torn or ruined setting with scattered debris and vague outlines of a landscape or cityscape in the background. Bold and expressive lines are used, conveying a sense of tension or confrontation between the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
brush with black and brown ink and black crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
5037 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
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