1900
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tahitian Shore [verso] is a 1900 graphite by Paul Gauguin, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with soft, wavy lines. The sand is light brown, and the water is a mix of blues and greens. In the distance, a small hill rises, while closer to the shore, two figures sit on the grass, their forms simple and loose. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes—almost like doodles—to suggest shapes. The colors are muted, and the whole scene feels unfinished, like a quick note from a trip. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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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