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Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto], by Paul Gauguin, ink, 1886
Address List; Manuscript Page [recto], by Paul Gauguin, ink, 1886

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto] is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

This work is a page of notes created by Paul Gauguin in 1886, showcasing his diverse artistic practices.

Technique & Style

Gauguin employed a range of media, including pen and brown ink, crayon, and graphite on wove paper, reflecting his experimental approach to art.

Subject & Meaning

The page, titled 'Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]', appears to be a mundane document, yet it reveals Gauguin's engagement with everyday materials and forms in his creative process.

Context

Gauguin's work was associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements, characterized by a Synthetist style that diverged from Impressionism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Gauguin

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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Who painted Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]?

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]?

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]?

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]?

Museum-quality prints of Address List; Manuscript Page [recto] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.