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A Breton Woman and a Standing Man; Head and Hand of a Monkey [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

A Breton Woman and a Standing Man; Head and Hand of a Monkey [recto] is a 1886 graphite by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gauguin
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image presents two sketches on a beige background, each enclosed in a thin black border. The left sketch depicts a woman in a long dress and head covering, facing right, while a man stands behind her, wearing a hat and holding a bag. The right sketch features a monkey's head and hand, with the head tilted and the hand curled. The sketches showcase Gauguin's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through simple yet expressive lines. The use of crayon and graphite on wove paper adds texture and depth to the images. For more information on the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Gauguin, Paul.

About the artist

Artist

Paul Gauguin

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.

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