Behind the Scenes (c.1880). Jean-Louis Forain (French, 1852-1931). Oil on canvas. National Gallery o
Behind the Scenes (c.1880). Jean-Louis Forain (French, 1852-1931). Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art.A follower and protégé of Degas, Forain. influenced by Impressionist theories on light and color, preferred to depict scenes of everyday life: his watercolors, pastels, and paintings focused on Parisian popular entertainments and themes of modernity—the racetrack, the ballet, the comic opera, and bustling cafés. -- source link
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