Three Studies of a Man Wearing a Hat [recto]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image is a charcoal sketch showing partial profiles of two individuals, primarily focusing on their upper bodies and heads. The individuals are depicted in a seated position, with one person visible from the left side, while only the hat and top of the head of the other person are visible. The primary person has a prominent nose and facial hair, possibly a beard, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat that obscures part of their face. The sketch suggests they are wearing a textured or layered garment. The second individual, at the bottom of the sketch, also wears a hat with a wide brim and appears to have a thick mustache. The lines suggest a loose and quick drawing style with minimal detail. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures without any additional scenery or context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 11.7 cm (6 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.38.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a rough sketch with minimal detail. In the foreground, there is a profile of a person wearing a broad-brimmed hat, obscuring most facial features. The person appears to be seated with arms crossed, and there is a cone-shaped glass in front of them. In the background, there is a sketchy outline of a person standing with an umbrella and a faint head sketch at the top right. The background is an unadorned, blank canvas emphasizing the simplicity of the sketch.

A Person Holding an Umbrella and a Seated Man with a Hat and a Glass [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

Q64618971

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