The Model's Rest (first plate) 1909

"The Model's Rest" (1909) is an etching by the French artist Jean-Louis Forain. The artist, who is known for his satirical and often controversial work, captures a intimate moment between an artist and his model. The scene appears to depict the model resting after a session, possibly on a couch, while the artist sits nearby. The artwork is characteristic of Forain's style with its quick, gestural lines and focus on capturing a fleeting moment in time. The etching's expressive lines and soft shadows give the composition a sense of immediacy and informality, typical of Forain's social commentary on the Parisian art world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.