1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Color Chart with Annotations [verso] is a 1886 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a handwritten color chart with annotations on a piece of paper. The chart features a central point with lines radiating outward, each labeled with a color in French. The colors include orange, jaune, rouge, vert, turquoise, bleu, violet, and others. The handwriting is cursive and brown. The chart appears to be a study or reference for an artist, possibly for a painting or other artwork. The use of French labels suggests that the artist may have been French or influenced by French art. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, you might want to look into the technique of cross-hatching.
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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