JEAN-LOUIS FORAIN (1852–1931) The Deliberation Lithograph Numbered and signed lower left: proof 3/5 Forain Height 30 cm - Width 41 cm Born in Reims in 1852, he spent a brief time at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and in Gérôme’s studio, and studied under André Gill and Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. He became friends with Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, frequented Parisian artistic and literary circles, and participated in the Impressionist exhibitions of 1879, 1880, 1881, and 1886. As an illustrator for numerous satirical and illustrated newspapers, he became known for his scenes of modern life, the legal world, café-concerts, and behind-the-scenes life at the Opera. His work reflects a critical view of Belle Époque society. He died in Paris in 1931. Lot to be picked up at the office at 8 rue Rossini, Paris 9th arrondissement, starting July 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.