Who painted Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso]?

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso]?

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso]?

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso]

Paul Gauguin , 1886

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso] is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Boy's Face; Two Sheep [verso] is a drawing created by Paul Gauguin in 1886 using pen, brown ink, and graphite on wove paper. The work features a boy's face on one side and two sheep on the other, rendered in a simple yet expressive style.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a straightforward representation of a boy's face and two sheep, with minimal details. The simplicity of the drawing suggests a focus on capturing the essence of the subjects rather than creating a highly detailed representation.

Technique & Style

Gauguin's use of loose, quick lines and minimal shading creates a sense of spontaneity. The uneven lines and lack of detail are characteristic of a rapid sketch, and the artist's economy of line suggests an emphasis on capturing the fundamental forms of the subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Gauguin

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.