Monkey and Cottage; Little Breton Boy [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1886

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century monkey

About this work

The painting shows a monkey and a cottage, along with a little Breton boy. This work is interesting because it combines simple graphite lines with crayon colors. The mix of techniques creates a unique look. To learn more about the artist's methods, look up the technique of sfumato, which is similar to what Gauguin used here, but for more on his overall style, check out the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.