Black and white drawing of a seascape with a large wave. A boat with a triangular sail in the distance on the horizon. The wave fills most of the image. The wave and background are depicted with varying shades of gray. The image is semi-circular and highly detailed. Text near the bottom reads, "Les dramas de la mer" and is signed "P. Gauguin".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1249 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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