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Two Marquesans [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1902

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Two Marquesans [verso] is a 1902 graphite by Paul Gauguin, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gauguin
When & what style?: 1902
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people in profile, drawn in loose, quick lines. One wears a necklace with a pendant, and the other has a headband. The paper is light, almost like a sketchbook page, with some smudges and shading. The artist used pencil and crayon to capture faces and hair in simple strokes, focusing on shapes over details. The drawing feels like a quick study, not a polished work. Next, check out Gauguin, Paul.

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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