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

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Alexis Simon Belle (1674 - 1734)
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Achille Lucien Mauzan (1883 - 1952)
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Charles Lepeintre (1735 - 1803)
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Annick Gendron (1939 - 2008)
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Zygmunt Menkes (1896 - 1986)
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Antanas Žmuidzinavičius (1876 - 1966)
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Bettina Rheims (1952)
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Nicolas Toussaint Charlet (1792 - 1845)
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Francis Giacobetti (1939)
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Brion Gysin (1916 - 1986)
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Creators Impressionism

German Grobe (1857 - 1938)
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Max Švabinský (1873 - 1962)
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1873 - 1962
Theodor Alexander Weber (1838 - 1907)
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1838 - 1907
Karl Heffner (1849 - 1927)
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1849 - 1927
Lipòt Illenz (1882 - 1950)
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Evgeniya Alexandrovna Lang (1890 - 1973)
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1890 - 1973
Jean Alexandre Steriady (1880 - 1956)
Jean Alexandre Steriady
1880 - 1956
Romualdo Locatelli (1905 - 1943)
Romualdo Locatelli
1905 - 1943
Wilhelm Schodde (1883 - 1951)
Wilhelm Schodde
1883 - 1951
Nikolay Petrovich Krymov (1884 - 1958)
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1884 - 1958
Alfred de Knyff (1819 - 1885)
Alfred de Knyff
1819 - 1885
Karel Špillar (1871 - 1939)
Karel Špillar
1871 - 1939
Hans Harländer (1880 - 1943)
Hans Harländer
1880 - 1943
Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936)
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1865 - 1936
Hanns Pellar (1886 - 1971)
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Reginald Barratt (1861 - 1917)
Reginald Barratt
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