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Title Page for "Le Sourire" (Titre du Sourire), by Paul Gauguin, ink, 1899

Title Page for "Le Sourire" (Titre du Sourire)

Paul Gauguin

1899

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Title Page for "Le Sourire" (Titre du Sourire) is a 1899 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a woodcut on japan paper, featuring a title page for "Le Sourire". The title is written in a stylized font at the top of the page, with the word "Sourire" in larger letters. Below the title, there are several abstract shapes and lines, including a curved line that resembles a smile. The overall design of the page is simple yet elegant, with a focus on clean lines and minimal ornamentation. The use of a woodcut technique gives the image a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Gauguin, Paul.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gauguin
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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