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Volpini Suite, by Paul Gauguin, 1889

Volpini Suite

Paul Gauguin

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Volpini Suite is a 1889 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a sketch of a woman's profile, facing right, with her dark hair pulled back. The woman is drawn in black on a yellow background, surrounded by a circle. The circle contains some writing and simple drawings of flowers and a bird. The sketch is simple yet expressive, with bold lines and minimal details. The yellow background gives the image a warm and sunny feel. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this sketch, you might want to look up Paul Gauguin.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gauguin
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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