Who painted Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto]?

Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto]?

Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto]?

Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto]

Paul Gauguin , 1886

Five Sheep; Head of a Woman and Head of a Bearded Man [recto] 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. This drawing, created in 1886, is a composite work featuring two distinct sketches on beige wove paper.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1886, is a composite work featuring two distinct sketches on beige wove paper. It is executed in pen and brown ink with graphite.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing juxtaposes a study of five sheep in various poses with portraits of a woman and a bearded man, showcasing the artist's practice of combining observational studies with expressive linework.

Technique & Style

The sketches demonstrate a range of techniques, from the simple, expressive lines used to capture the sheep to the more detailed rendering of the human heads, with subtle facial expressions and textures achieved through varied linework and shading.

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.