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Portrait of Jacob Meyer de Haan, by Paul Gauguin, oil, 1895

Portrait of Jacob Meyer de Haan

Paul Gauguin

1895

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Jacob Meyer de Haan is a 1895 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Oil Lamp, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1895 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man with a red beard and mustache, wearing a red shirt and a black hat. He is leaning on his right hand, resting his chin on his fingers. In front of him, there is a table with various objects, including a plate of fruit, a book, and a yellow object that appears to be a piece of paper or a card. The background is a dark blue wall. The man's expression is contemplative, and his posture suggests that he is deep in thought. The objects on the table seem to be arranged in a deliberate manner, adding to the sense of introspection. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, 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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