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Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto] is a 1886 graphite by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gauguin
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image showcases two sketches on a single sheet of paper. The left sketch features a landscape with a few lines suggesting trees and a horizon, accompanied by a simple drawing of a man's head wearing a hat. The right sketch presents a more detailed head of a monkey enclosed within a square, with some scribbled lines around it. The sketches are rendered in graphite on wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through simple yet expressive lines. The use of graphite allows for a range of tonal values, from light to dark, adding depth and texture to the sketches. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind these sketches, you might want to look into the works of Gauguin, Paul.

About the artist

Artist

Paul Gauguin

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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