1899
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
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 woodcut shows three people in a dim room. One is lying down with arms crossed, another sits hunched over a table, and the third leans forward, hands on their face. The text "Le Sourire" curls across the top in bold, uneven letters. The artist used sharp lines and dark shadows to create a moody, simplified look. The rough edges and blocky shapes feel handmade, not polished. Want to see more? Check out Gauguin’s other woodcuts for similar bold styles.
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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