1st Exhibition of the Humorists 1911

This 1911 drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, part of the "1st Exhibition of the Humorists," depicts a woman in a dynamic pose, kicking her leg high into the air while holding a cane. The use of loose lines and a minimalist style is characteristic of Forain's work, which often focused on the portrayal of social satire and Parisian life. The woman's expressive gesture and the top hat seemingly floating above her suggest a sense of theatricality and humor, characteristic of the "Humorists" movement. The work is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.