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La France attend (France Waits)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with crossed arms. Their head is turned to the side. The person has a simple sketch of facial features, straight hair under a red hat, and is wearing a light blue dress with long sleeves and a belt. A dark bag or pouch hangs at their side. The background has faint outlines of rocks or mountains, without specific features to indicate a location.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914/1919
Medium
black crayon and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
4905 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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