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Untitled, by Paul Gauguin, ink, 1899

Untitled

Paul Gauguin

1899

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1899 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This woodcut print, titled Untitled, features a rectangular composition with a black border. The central image is divided into two sections, with the left side depicting a person and an animal, while the right side shows a person and a face. The background of the print is white, with some gray shading. A notable detail in the print is the use of bold lines and geometric shapes to create a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of contrasting colors and simple forms adds to the overall visual impact of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Realism.

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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