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Two Breton Women; Landscape [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1886

crayon

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Two Breton Women; Landscape [recto] is a 1886 crayon 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 two women sitting side by side, dressed in dark, loose clothing with light-colored head coverings. Their faces are blurred, and one holds a small object in her lap. The lines are quick and rough, with some color added in patches of red and brown. The paper looks worn, like it was used for quick notes or studies. Gauguin often worked fast to capture moments as he saw them. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like Gauguin used loose brushwork and color.

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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