1889
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dramas of the Sea, Brittany (Les drames de la mer, Bretagne) is a 1889 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three dark-robed figures in a stormy seascape. One person kneels, holding a small child, while another stands nearby with hands clasped. The background is a chaotic mix of waves and sky, with jagged lines and rough textures. The title at the bottom, *Les drames de la mer, Bretagne*, hints at a story tied to the sea. The rough, sketchy style suggests the artist was more interested in mood than detail. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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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