Man and Woman 

This ink drawing by Jean-Louis Forain depicts a man and woman in a simple yet impactful composition. The man, wearing a top hat and coat, stands with his back to the viewer, while the woman sits, looking away from the scene. Forain's signature use of gestural lines creates a sense of energy and immediacy, capturing a fleeting moment in their relationship. This piece exemplifies Forain's characteristic style, which often portrayed the social dynamics and complexities of Parisian life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.