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First Exhibition of the Humorists, Palace of Style

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person striking a dynamic pose while performing a high kick. They are positioned with one leg extended forward and the other slightly bent, their body leaning back slightly. The person has medium-length brown hair styled in a loose, windswept manner. They are dressed in a short, flowing dress or slip and wearing high-heeled shoes. In one hand, they are holding a closed umbrella. The background is a plain, light beige color, and above the person, there is a top hat, monocle, and chain.

Artwork Details

Date
1911
Medium
lithograph [poster] in black and red on wove paper
Dimensions
8899 × 11759 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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