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a) Au congres de la Paix (recto); b) Untitled (verso)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a seated person from the side. The person, likely a woman, is depicted with their upper body, face, and full legs visible. They appear to be turned slightly towards the viewer with their hands resting on their lap. The person has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, and is wearing a headscarf covering their hair partially. Their clothing is illustrated as a flowing garment, possibly a dress or robe, with bold strokes suggesting fabric folds. Another person, possibly a man, is sketched in profile on the right, leaning slightly forward as if conversing with the seated figure. He is depicted with his head and shoulders visible, along with a bald head and distinct facial features. The background is bare, with sketch lines hinting at architectural elements or furnishings. The focus of the sketch is the interaction between the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1919
Medium
a) brush and brown ink over graphite on wove paper b) graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4827 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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