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Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1886

crayon

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] 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 a woman standing next to a cow, with a goose on the ground nearby. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried drawing. The paper has a light tan color, and the image looks like it was done with a soft crayon. The empty left page suggests this might be a study or a practice sheet. Gauguin often worked this way, making quick sketches before finishing a piece. Next, check out Gauguin, Paul to see how his early sketches compare to his later paintings.

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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