Circles and Numbers; Self-Portrait [recto]

c. 1884/1886

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image is divided into two panels. The right panel displays a partial view of a person from the shoulders upwards, positioned facing slightly to the left with their head turned towards the viewer. The person has short, straight hair with a fringe and facial features that include a beard and mustache. The facial features are loosely sketched, emphasizing the eyes, nose, and lips. The clothing appears to be a collared shirt. The left panel features various circular sketches and numerals scattered across the page. In the background of both panels, the space is plain, with no distinct objects, details, or additional context surrounding the drawings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 21.8 cm (6 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.54.a

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of a sketched figure and an anatomical study. The left side shows a loose pencil outline of a figure wearing a hat and cloak, possibly hidden behind rocks with a rifle pointed forward. On the right side, there is a detailed sketch of an arm bone with cursive notes. This drawing combines quick sketches and detailed anatomical study.

Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [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

Inscriptions

notations overall

Wikidata ID

Q64619004

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