Who painted Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto]?

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto]?

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto]?

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto]

Paul Gauguin , 1886

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto] is a crayon 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

This 1886 drawing by Paul Gauguin is a crayon work on wove paper, featuring two distinct sketches on a single sheet.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a Breton boy on one side and a pig alongside a washerwoman on the other, capturing everyday rural life in simple, direct terms.

Technique & Style

Gauguin's use of soft crayon strokes emphasizes suggestion over detail, resulting in loose, sketchy lines that convey a sense of spontaneity.

Context

Gauguin's work is associated with Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements, and his experimental approach to representation can be seen in the simplicity and directness of this drawing.

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.