Tight-Rope Walker, c. 1885.
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
Art Institute of Chicago, United States
12 works held in 3 museums
Painter of backstage, the races and the law courts, 1852-1931
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
Art Institute of Chicago, United States
Danseuse et admirateur derrière la scène (Bailarina y… (museum title)
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires, Argentina
La danseuse (La bailarina) (museum title)
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Le cafe concert des reservistes (museum title)
Jean-Louis Forain (French), watercolor on paper
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), gouache on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (French), pastel on canvas
National Gallery of Art, United States
Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) was a French painter, draughtsman and printmaker whose work belongs to Impressionism. A friend of Degas, he took part in the Impressionist exhibitions and became known for his scenes of opera backstage, horse races and law courts. He was also a famous caricaturist in the Parisian press.
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