Encounter Under the Vault 

Jean-Louis Forain's etching "Encounter Under the Vault" depicts a group of figures huddled together under a stone archway. The figures are rendered in a sketchy, expressive style, with the artist using hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and movement. The figures are positioned in a dramatic composition, with the archway framing them and creating a sense of intimacy. The work captures a moment of social interaction, suggesting the everyday encounters of life in late-19th-century France. Forain, a renowned artist known for his depictions of Parisian society, utilized a technique called etching to create this striking work of art.