Bouddha (Buddha)

About this work

This image shows a seated figure with a calm face, wrapped in a draped cloth that frames their head like a halo. The person is bare-chested, wearing a necklace and a belt, and sits cross-legged on a simple platform. Behind them, a dark background contrasts with their light, smooth form. The figure’s pose and the halo-like drape suggest it’s meant to look like a Buddha, though the style is far from traditional. Gauguin carved this image into wood, then printed it—notice how the lines are sharp and the shading is flat. Want to see more? Look up woodcut to learn how artists carve and print like this.