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The Orchestra, Jean Louis Forain, c. 1880
Jean Louis Forain, portraitJean Louis ForainFrench, 1852–1931

The Orchestra

c. 1880 · Drawing and Watercolor

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Where is “The Orchestra” now? Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 226, Chicago. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.

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Chicago, United States

Room226

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Accession number
34.9.1989

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Drawings & watercolorsPastelImpressionism19th centuryFrance

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