1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Volpini Suite: Joys of Brittany (Joies de Bretagne) is a 1889 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two women walking arm in arm, dressed in long dark dresses and wide-brimmed hats. One woman wears a cape, and the other carries a bundle. A sheep and a dog are in the background, along with a few trees and a distant ship. The lines are loose and quick, giving a rough, sketchy feel. The artist signed it "Paul Gauguin" and added the title *Joys of Brittany*. The scene looks like everyday life in a rural area. Look up Paul Gauguin next to see more of his work.
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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