Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image depicts faint, sketchy lines grouped on the right side, forming an abstract arrangement. The lines suggest the outline of a human figure seen from the back near an indistinct object that could represent an animal. On the left, more lines form a vertical pattern resembling plant stems or reeds. Above, there is a vague outline resembling the head of a horned animal. The abstract lines allow viewers to connect to familiar forms and interpret the image as they see fit.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon on wove paper [counterproof]

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17 × 22.3 cm (6 11/16 × 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.32.b

Associated Artworks

This is an image of two separate sketches side by side. On the left, there is a sketch of a monkey's head and a rough outline of a house with a chimney. On the right, there is a more detailed drawing of a figure possibly sitting, with their head slightly ducked and hands positioned in front, depicted with a colored hat and clothes. The drawing on the right is rendered in a sketchy, loose style with some colored accents.

Monkey and Cottage; Little Breton Boy [recto]

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

Q64618960

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