Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil print by Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled work by Paul Gauguin is a mixed-media piece featuring an oil transfer drawing on one side and a graphite and colored pencil drawing on the other, created around 1900.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two bare-chested figures side by side, one with a serious expression and the other with a mask-like face and horns, suggesting a symbolic or narrative content.
Technique & Style
Gauguin's experimental approach is evident in the rough, sketchy lines and bold outlines used to define the figures, characteristic of his Synthetist style, which emphasizes bold color and symbolic imagery.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Gauguin's broader practice beyond painting, including printmaking and drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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