Title Page for "Le Sourire" (Titre du Sourire)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. The central area features the text "LE SOURIRE" with flowing hair or wave-like curves. To the right, shapes form a figure resembling a seated person or draped fabric. Below, an outlined animal, possibly a bull, surrounded by textures suggesting grass or fur. In the bottom right, a smaller creature similar to a rabbit, with abstract lines and patterns in the background.