1899
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for "Le Sourire" (Titre du Sourire) is a 1899 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a bold title, *"Le Sourire"* (The Smile), carved into the center. Around it, swirling lines and abstract shapes form a chaotic, almost musical pattern. The edges have rough, uneven lines, and small figures peek out from the corners like hidden notes. The word "Taito" appears in one corner, and the paper has a grainy texture from the woodcut process. This style was Gauguin’s way of breaking away from traditional art. Next, check out woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood blocks.
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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