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Animal Studies, by Paul Gauguin, 1902

Animal Studies

Paul Gauguin

1902

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Animal Studies is a 1902 by Paul Gauguin, depicting Cattle, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1902
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see animals in this print, drawn in black and red on thin paper. The animals are simple, but the way they're arranged is interesting. Gauguin made this print by tracing a design onto paper, which gives it a unique look. He was experimenting with different techniques at this time. Check out the work of artist: Gauguin, Paul to see more of his unique prints and paintings.

About the artist

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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