Gauguin

1924

Georges Daniel de Monfreid

Associated Names
Georges Daniel de Monfreid

Artist, French, 1856 - 1929

The image shows an artistic representation of a man's face and upper body. He is in a seated position, with his elbow resting on a surface and his hand supporting his chin. The man appears contemplative with deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a slightly unkempt beard and mustache. His hair is short, wavy, and combed back. He is dressed in a dark, tailored jacket with well-defined lapels and holds a cigarette between his fingers. In the background, there is a sculpture of a woman in a bust-style. The overall image is detailed and filled with intricate lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on Japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.3 x 12.2 cm (6 13/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 28 x 22 cm (11 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.101


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in block: GDM; lower right in pen below image: G.D.M; lower left in graphite below image: 47/100

Wikidata ID

Q65225477

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