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Mother and Child (recto); Profile Bust of a Man (verso)

Paul Gauguin

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two sketches on aged paper, both drawn in pencil. The left sketch shows a woman sitting and holding a baby on her lap. The woman's face is largely blank, with minimal features drawn. She wears a long-sleeved garment. The baby's body and face are also minimally detailed. The right sketch depicts a man's head in profile, facing right. The man has a beard and short hair. Both sketches have a light brown background with darker brown spots. The paper appears old and worn, with a rough texture. The sketches are presented side by side.

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900 × 580 px
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