Eve

Paul Gauguin

1898

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This woodcut shows a woman standing barefoot with her hands near her face, dressed in a simple, flowing robe. Behind her, a seated figure leans forward, and to the left, a large, stylized "G" stands out against a rough, textured background. The lines are bold and uneven, giving the scene a sketchy, almost hand-drawn feel. The artist used woodcut, a technique where images are carved into wood and then printed. This method creates strong, simple shapes and a grainy texture. Look up woodcut to see how this process works.