Crouching Monkey and Man's Head; Bones and Muscles [verso]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image contains two sections with abstract line drawings on a beige background. On the left, there is a figure composed of curved lines that resemble a crouching person, with additional rough sketches near it. The phrase "c'est un cul de jatte" is written below the central figure. On the right, the drawing features vertical and slightly curved lines intersected by round and oval shapes, resembling elongated figures or tall objects. These compositions suggest movement and abstract representation of human and natural forms through simple linework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 22.7 cm (6 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.217.60.b

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

The image consists of two panels on a plain background. The left panel shows the back view of a person wearing a hat with a wide brim. The right panel depicts a person in profile from the waist up, facing right, with minimal facial features and clothing details. Above the person are scattered written words.

A Head of Man with Hat, Seen from Behind; A Standing Woman [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

center left in graphite: c'est un cul de julie

Wikidata ID

Q64619017

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