Who painted Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso]?

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso]?

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso]?

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso]

Paul Gauguin , 1886

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso] 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.

About this work

The painting is called Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm.
It was made by Paul Gauguin between 1884 and 1888.
He used pen, brown ink, and graphite on wove paper to create it.
The painting is part of the Impressionism and Realism movements.
To learn more about similar artworks, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Overview

This drawing on wove paper is a work by Paul Gauguin, created between 1884 and 1888. It combines pen and brown ink with graphite.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a young boy set within a rural landscape. On the reverse, a detailed study of an arm is rendered.

Technique & Style

Gauguin's use of pen, brown ink, and graphite showcases his experimental approach to form and technique, aligning with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.

History & Provenance

Paul Gauguin, born in Paris in 1848, was an artist known for pushing beyond conventional techniques, influencing art beyond Impressionism.

Artist & collection

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.