1889
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Human Sorrow (Miseres humaines) is a 1889 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man and a child sitting close together under a bare tree. The man leans toward the child, who rests her head on his shoulder. Behind them, a bridge and a few buildings fade into the distance, drawn with quick, rough lines. The artist used a simple, sketchy style—almost like a quick drawing—to show their closeness. The tree’s branches twist across the top, making the scene feel quiet and heavy. 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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