1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Volpini Suite: Martinique Pastoral (Pastorales Martinique) is a 1889 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a robed figure holding a staff, walking toward a group of people gathered under a tree. The background is rough and busy, with jagged lines for trees and a faint landscape. The figures look simple but lively, with bold outlines and some shading. The title says *Pastorales Martinique*, which hints this might show life in Martinique, a Caribbean island. The style is loose and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing. Next, check out Paul Gauguin—he traveled a lot and painted scenes from places he visited.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![Volpini Suite: Old Women of Arles (Les Vieilles Filles [Arles])](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8f32581a9b118a14/thumb.webp)
