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 chaotic crowd of stylized figures in black and white. Some have exaggerated faces, others look like animals or distorted humans. The background is messy with jagged lines and text that reads *"Le Sourire"* at the top. One figure in the center stands out with a wide grin and big eyes, while others appear to be dancing or moving in odd ways. The artist used a rough, blocky style that feels handmade and raw. This isn’t a smooth painting—it’s carved into wood and printed, which gives it a scratchy, uneven look. Try looking up woodcut to see how this technique works.
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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