Three Studies of Men's Heads, One with Spectacles; Dogs, Children, and Two Bearded Men in Profile [verso]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image contains two pages filled with various pencil sketches. The left page shows sketches of individuals focusing on their head and shoulder areas. The top sketch depicts a person's face in partial profile with a head covering. Another sketch shows a back view of two individuals wearing hats. The right page also contains sketches of people, including two children and two dog-like animal figures in a sitting position. The background is plain with sketch marks and no additional context.

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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

    1991.217.43.b

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

The image consists of sketches on two panels. On the left panel, there is a person viewed from behind leaning on a bar or railing, depicted from head to toe wearing a hat. Additional smaller sketches surround this figure, including facial profiles and headwear. The right panel primarily focuses on facial profiles and heads in different styles of headgear, such as caps and hats. The facial features are minimally detailed with simple lines. The sketches are done in pencil on a lightly colored paper, with a blank background.

A Man Leaning on a Wall with Five Other Studies; Two Bearded Men Wearing Hats, and Five Other Studies [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

Q64618982

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