Sketches of figures
Sketches of figures

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Sketches of figures

Jean Louis Forain, French, 1852–1931
x1948-1125

Information

Title
Sketches of figures
Maker
Jean Louis Forain
Medium

Pen and black ink

Dimensions

30 × 19.5 cm (11 13/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895

Object Number
x1948-1125
Inscription

In graphite, on verso lower center: P. 56 Forain | Michel - 1928

Marks/Labels/Seals

Stamp in blue ink, on verso lower left: P [in diamond shape] [Lugt 2066b]
Stamp in ink, on verso lower left: D.F.P. [in circle] [Lugt 750a]

Culture
French
Type
sketches, drawings
Materials
wove paper, ink
Subject
children (people by age group), figures (representations), men, dinner jackets, top hats

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