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A Breton Woman Walking; Sketch with Stairs [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1886

crayon

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Sitting

Dominant colour

A Breton Woman Walking; Sketch with Stairs [verso] is a 1886 crayon by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, depicting Sitting, 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

A Breton woman walks up stone steps. Her dark dress blends with the shadows. The crayon lines stay light, like she’s half-fading into the scene. Gauguin made this sketch in Brittany, France. He often drew local women this way—simple shapes, quiet moods. No fancy details, just the quiet feel of a walk on a cool day. Take a closer look at Gauguin, Paul next.

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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