A Person Holding an Umbrella and a Seated Man with a Hat and a Glass [verso]

A Person Holding an Umbrella and a Seated Man with a Hat and a Glass [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1886

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a simple sketch of two figures. On the left, a person is depicted holding an umbrella, while on the right, a seated man is shown wearing a hat and holding a glass. The sketch is done in crayon on wove paper, with bold lines and minimal detail. The sketch appears to be a study or rough draft, with the artist focusing on capturing the basic forms and poses of the figures rather than adding intricate details. The use of crayon gives the sketch a rough, textured quality. This sketch is reminiscent of the work of Gauguin, Paul, who was known for his bold and expressive use of color and line. To learn more about his style and techniques, explore the artist: Gauguin, Paul.

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