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
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David Cox (1783 - 1859)
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Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
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Gustav Marx (1855 - 1928)
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Arturo Tosi (1871 - 1956)
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