The Bookmaker

Jean-Louis Forainca. 1885

Details

Title: The Bookmaker
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. 1885
Physical Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches
Description: The Bookmaker depicts a scene at the racecourse, yet without the presence of any horses. In all of his racetrack scenes, Forain downplays the actual event taking place in favor of the spectacle of the interactions in the stands. The dichotomy of the racing world with its jockeys, trainers, and bookmakers, mingling with owners, society figures, and women of the demi-monde interested Forain the most.
Provenance: Museum purchase with funds provided by Brenda and Lester Crain, Hyde Family Foundations, Irene and Joe Orgill and the Rose Family Foundation
Type: Watercolors
Rights: Dixon Gallery and Gardens. For Terms and Conditions for use of this image please contact the Registrar at 901-761-5250.
Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more