Soldiers; Four Soldiers and a Seated Figure [verso]

1884-1888

Paul Gauguin

Associated Names
Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

The image shows two sketches on a single piece of paper. On the left side, there is an abstract sketch featuring a partial face with hair, eyes, nose, and lips. The right side contains multiple small studies of a man in various poses, focusing on facial expressions and headgear. The central figure wears a broad-brimmed hat and is shown in profile. Above him are two smaller sketches of faces, one with eyes covered by a hat. Below the central figure, there are sketches of a man sitting and another profile with distinctive sideburns, both wearing hats. The background is plain, highlighting the line-focused nature of the sketches.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon 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

    1991.217.62.b

  • Series Title

    Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Associated Artworks

The image depicts sketchy outlines and partial views of figures spread across two panels. In the left panel, there are incomplete sketches of several individuals from varying angles, featuring only parts of their bodies. One figure is seen from the back, wearing a hat, while another's profile with a beard is apparent. The face of one individual shows some facial features, with prominent eyebrows and eyes partially visible, along with vague outlines of facial profiles with headgear. In the right panel, one figure is drawn in a simplified silhouette, suggesting a profile of a person in an overcoat. Another figure is roughly sketched with a noticeable cap, and the rest of the lines are sparse, depicting human forms in minimal detail without distinct facial features. The artwork lacks detailed information on clothing textures or colors. The background is a plain paper texture with no significant details or elements besides the sketched lines.

Five Studies of Soldiers and a Woman's Face; Two Figures [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

Q64619021

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