La vierge et l'enfant (The Virgin and Child)

About this work

This sketch shows a woman holding a small child, both standing against a plain background. The woman’s dress is simple, with loose folds, and the child clings to her. The lines are rough and quick, almost like a hurried drawing. The artist used only blue ink on light paper, making the figures stand out sharply. The style feels loose and sketchy, not polished. Next, look up Gauguin, Paul to see how his work changed over time.