Jean Louis ForainFrench, 1852–1931Grace!
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- 3 days ago
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
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- Accession number
- 1943.3.4103
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Meanwhile, 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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