Jean-Louis Forain, Le Christ Portant Sa Croix, Etching, 1910

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Etching and drypoint on China Paper. Hand signed in pencil. 1st state. Image dimension 9.5x12 cm. Very good condition. A … Read more Etching and drypoint on China Paper. Hand signed in pencil. 1st state. Image dimension 9.5x12 cm. Very good condition. A striking and dramatically condensed religious composition by Jean-Louis Forain, depicting Christ burdened by the Cross as he advances through a shadowed crowd. Rendered in Forain’s unmistakable nervous line and expressive shorthand, the scene is built from rapid, incisive strokes and sweeping areas of velvety darkness, creating a powerful contrast between the illuminated figure of Christ and the surrounding tumult. The tense, almost theatrical atmosphere is heightened by the compressed perspective and the presence of a ladder and onlookers sketched in ghostly outlines. Executed with exceptional freedom and emotional immediacy, this print exemplifies Forain’s mastery of etching and drypoint, a medium he used to convey both spiritual intensity and modern psychological weight. The present impression is of notably fine quality, with strong burr and richly worked passages. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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