Jean Louis ForainFrench, 1852–1931En 1871
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Where is “En 1871” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1943.3.4072
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In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Jean Louis Forain
The whole life1914
Volunteer at the Front at 62
He volunteered for the front in the First World War; the decision was prompted by his son's wounding at the front and the bombardment of the cathedral of his native Reims on September 19, 1914. His front-line drawings were published as postcards, including in England.
1920 · Membership
Republic of Montmartre
15 January 1920 · Award
Officer of the Legion of Honour
1921
Gift of Drawings to the City of Reims
He presented his native Reims with a large collection of his drawings; part of his war drawings are kept in the Museum of Fine Arts of Reims.
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