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Manuscript Pages [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1886

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Manuscript Pages [verso] is a 1886 ink 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 is a page of handwritten notes in brown ink on light paper. The writing is dense, in a tight, uneven script that fills most of the space. The paper looks worn, with faint creases where it was folded. One side is blank, while the other is covered in Gauguin’s words. The notes seem to mix thoughts on art, music, and criticism. Gauguin’s handwriting is quick, almost hurried, with some words crossed out. The paper’s edges are frayed, suggesting it’s been handled a lot. If you like this kind of raw, personal writing, look up cross-hatching.

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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