1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ia Orana Maria (We Greet Thee, Mary) is a 1894 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing with her hands clasped in front of her. She’s dressed in a simple, long-sleeved dress with a high neckline, and her hair is pulled back. Behind her is a rough, textured background with a faint glow around her head, like a halo. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to draw her, giving the image a loose, unfinished feel. The blue tones are soft and muted, almost like a faded print. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
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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