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Human Misery (Misères humaines)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract composition of flowing and curved lines. In the center, a figure with stylized hair appears in a thoughtful pose. The background contains abstract shapes suggesting a tree or bush, along with circular elements resembling fruit or foliage. Abstract forms like hearts and symbols are visible towards the bottom left. The arrangement of lines and shapes creates a scene connecting figures and natural settings in an abstract style.

Artwork Details

Date
1898-1899
Medium
woodcut on Japan paper, perimeter mounted
Dimensions
4484 × 3289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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