Scene in a Private Room (horizontal plate) 

Jean-Louis Forain, a renowned French artist, was known for his satirical and often cynical depictions of Parisian society. This drawing, "Scene in a Private Room", captures a candid moment between a man and a woman, likely a couple, in a domestic setting. Forain’s characteristic loose and expressive lines create a sense of spontaneity and intimacy. The composition is uncluttered and the figures are rendered with a sense of realism, creating a powerful visual dialogue between the two subjects.