Two Breton Figures; Bridge at Pont-Aven [recto]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image contains two panels. The left panel shows rough sketches of human figures and shapes drawn with light lines. The right panel depicts a group of buildings with triangular rooftops, painted in pastel shades with figures nearby. The sky above the buildings is softly colored in yellow and grey tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 22.3 cm (6 5/8 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.49.a

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

The image features two panels with simplistic sketches of figures. The left panel shows abstract representations of figures, with one appearing to show the back of a person wearing a hat. The right panel shows a more defined drawing of a person's head and shoulders, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with minimal facial features. The drawing style is sketchy and rough, focusing on outlines rather than details. The background of both panels is a plain, light-colored surface.

Two Breton Figures and Studies of Two Geese; Man Wearing Hat [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

Q64618994

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