1902
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Marquesans [recto] is a 1902 by Paul Gauguin, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two figures standing side by side, their bodies drawn in thick, dark lines against a light background. Their faces are blurred, almost like smudges, and they’re wrapped in loose, flowing robes. The lines look rough, as if drawn quickly or with a tool that left uneven marks. The way the lines overlap and the lack of detail in the faces give it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used a technique where ink was pressed onto paper, then retouched slightly. Next, check out Gauguin, Paul to see how he worked with bold lines and simple shapes.
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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