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Two Cow's Heads [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Two Cow's Heads [verso] is a 1886 graphite 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 cow heads drawn in quick, loose lines. The top cow faces left, its ears and neck barely outlined. The bottom cow is simpler, just a few strokes for its head and eye. The artist used light pencil marks, almost like a fast doodle. The paper looks old, with some smudges and notes in the corners. Next, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see more of this artist’s work.

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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