In the Wings

Jean Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright, facing forward with a dark cloak draped over one arm. He has defined facial features, a moustache, and wears a top hat. The man is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the background, a young ballerina wearing a pink tutu with black accents can be seen against a vibrant green background. The setting is a painted indoor environment with plain walls and wooden floors, suggesting an elegant venue or theatre back scene.