In Front of the Set

Jean-Louis Forainca. 1895 - 1900

Details

Title: In Front of the Set
Creator: Jean-Louis Forain
Creator Lifespan: 1852 - 1931
Creator Nationality: French
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Paris, France
Creator Birth Place: Reims, France
Date: ca. 1895 - 1900
Physical Dimensions: 20 x 24 1/4 inches
Description: In this bold image from Forain’s transitional period of the late 1890s, the artist uses the medium of pastel to heighten the drama of the scene. The dancer’s tense body language and wary facial expression signal that she is uncomfortable either with the looming male patron or with some occurrence outside the picture plane.
Provenance: Museum purchase with funds provided by Brenda and Lester Crain, Hyde Family Foundations, Irene and Joe Orgill and the Rose Family Foundation
Type: Pastels
Rights: Dixon Gallery and Gardens. For Terms and Conditions for use of this image please contact the Registrar at 901-761-5250.
Medium: Pastel on paper

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