Church Tower; A Sketch of a Fan [recto]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image shows two sketches on separate panels. 

On the left panel, there is a sketch of a tall, slender structure resembling a church steeple or tower. The spire extends upwards, slightly off-center to the left. A small, ambiguous shape is near the lower third of the panel to the right.

The right panel features abstract, faint lines indicating a figure in the upper part and a semicircular form with a vague human shape inside in the lower part. The sketches are minimalistic, rendered with light, precise strokes. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with the natural tone of the paper dominant.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 22.6 cm (6 5/8 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.63.a

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

Two sketches are displayed on a beige background. On the left is a simple sketch of a person's head and shoulders facing forward. The face includes basic features such as eyes, a nose, and a mouth with open lips. The hair is represented by curved lines, and one ear is larger. The right side shows faint outlines resembling a vague figure or abstract form without distinct facial features. The background of the image is plain.

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1884


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henri Mahaut, Cherbourg, purchased before World War I; Private Collection, USA; Armand Hammer Collection, Los Angeles, 1967; gift to NGA 1991

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64619022

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