Manuscript Pages [verso]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

This is a photograph of two lined pages. The left page has handwritten cursive French text with some crossed-out words. The right page has a brief cursive line at the top. Both pages are bordered with lines. The paper looks old with slight discoloration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    page of notes; pen and brown ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 21.7 cm (6 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.34.b

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of handwritten French text on paper. It features two pages side-by-side, both filled with cursive handwriting. The page on the left includes a list of names and addresses. The handwriting on this page is lighter and less dense than the one on the right. On the right page, there is a more extensive block of text titled "Note synoptique," exploring the relationship between painting and other sensory experiences, particularly sound, highlighted by intricate cursive. Both pages are bordered by a thin frame. The overall tone of the image suggests an aged document.

Address List; Manuscript Page [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

Inscriptions

notations overall

Wikidata ID

Q64618964

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