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Three Studies of a Pig; Breton Boy Walking with a Jug [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Three Studies of a Pig; Breton Boy Walking with a Jug [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 sketch shows a boy in a cap walking while holding a jug. His clothes are simple, and the lines are loose and quick. On the left side, there are quick drawings of a pig and a jug on the ground. The artist used soft colors and rough strokes, making the scene feel alive but unfinished. The boy’s posture looks natural, like he’s caught mid-step. Next, check out Realism to see more art that focuses on everyday life like this.

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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