Who painted Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]?

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1886.

Where can I see Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]?

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]?

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso]

Paul Gauguin , 1886

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] 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

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso] is a drawing created by Paul Gauguin in 1886 using crayon on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman standing beside a cow, with a goose nearby on the ground. The loose, quick lines suggest a spontaneous sketch, possibly a study or preparatory work.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in crayon on the verso of a counterproof, with a soft, expressive quality to the lines. The paper has a light tan color, adding to the overall texture of the work.

History & Provenance

Gauguin, a French Post-Impressionist and Symbolist artist, was known for his experimental approach to art, often creating quick sketches as studies for later works.

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.