Jean Louis Forain (1852 - 1931)

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Jean Louis Forain

Jean-Louis Forain was a French painter, graphic artist and book illustrator. 

Jean-Louis Forain began his career as a cartoonist. He worked for several Parisian magazines including Le Monde Parisien and Le rire satirique. Later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts with Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He was friends with Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and Edgar Degas.

Jean-Louis Forain is best known for his keen observations on Parisian society, especially its social and political scenes. His subjects were often cabarets, theatres, cafés and the bustling streets of Paris. He depicted life of the working class, the bourgeoisie and the upper class with a satirical and critical eye.

Forain's artistic style was characterised by bold brushwork, strong use of line and a limited colour palette. His works often depicted scenes with dynamic movement, conveying the energy and atmosphere of the moment. His paintings were often theatrical in character, reflecting his interest in the world of entertainment.

Date and place of birt:23 october 1852, Reims, France
Date and place of death:11 july 1931, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Cartoonist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Caricature, Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism

Creators France

Jean-Claude Novaro (1943 - 2014)
Jean-Claude Novaro
1943 - 2014
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot (1763 - 1850)
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot
1763 - 1850
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (1723 - 1769)
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin
1723 - 1769
Johann Christian von Mannlich (1741 - 1822)
Johann Christian von Mannlich
1741 - 1822
Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy (1920 - 2006)
Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy
1920 - 2006
Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705)
Luca Giordano
1634 - 1705
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Gwen John (1876 - 1939)
Gwen John
1876 - 1939
Constant Dutilleux (1807 - 1865)
Constant Dutilleux
1807 - 1865
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné (1888 - 1944)
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné
1888 - 1944
Henri-Horace Roland Delaporte (1724 - 1793)
Henri-Horace Roland Delaporte
1724 - 1793
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887)
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
1824 - 1887
Jean Pierre Raynaud (1939)
Jean Pierre Raynaud
1939
Constant Troyon (1810 - 1865)
Constant Troyon
1810 - 1865
Jean Pierre Marie Jazet (1788 - 1871)
Jean Pierre Marie Jazet
1788 - 1871
Louis Auguste Legrand (1863 - 1951)
Louis Auguste Legrand
1863 - 1951

Creators Impressionism

Fritz Flinte (1876 - 1963)
Fritz Flinte
1876 - 1963
Martins Krumins (1900 - 1992)
Martins Krumins
1900 - 1992
Wilhelm Leibl (1844 - 1900)
Wilhelm Leibl
1844 - 1900
Georges-Antoine Rochegrosse (1859 - 1938)
Georges-Antoine Rochegrosse
1859 - 1938
Fritz Geyer (1875 - 1947)
Fritz Geyer
1875 - 1947
 S. Schmitt (XIX century - ?)
S. Schmitt
XIX century - ?
Alfred Philippe Roll (1846 - 1919)
Alfred Philippe Roll
1846 - 1919
Otto Hettner (1875 - 1931)
Otto Hettner
1875 - 1931
Faeq Hassan (1914 - 1992)
Faeq Hassan
1914 - 1992
Sophie von Adelung (1850 - 1927)
Sophie von Adelung
1850 - 1927
Giovan Francesco Gonzaga (1921 - 2007)
Giovan Francesco Gonzaga
1921 - 2007
Heinrich Blunck-Heikendorf (1891 - 1963)
Heinrich Blunck-Heikendorf
1891 - 1963
Wang Qi (1890 - 1937)
Wang Qi
1890 - 1937
Antoine Ponchin (1872 - 1933)
Antoine Ponchin
1872 - 1933
Carlos Grethe (1864 - 1913)
Carlos Grethe
1864 - 1913
Frantisek Ondrushek (1861 - 1932)
Frantisek Ondrushek
1861 - 1932
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