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Human Sorrow (Miseres humaines)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two main figures seated outdoors. The person on the left is a young male with short hair, while the female on the right has long hair and is looking downwards with her chin resting on her fists. The male figure wears a shirt and the female wears a long-sleeved top with a darker skirt. In the background, there is a thick tree with broad branches and abundant foliage. Above them, partially obscured behind the tree, another face is visible wearing a hat.

Artwork Details

Date
1889, published after 1900
Medium
lithograph (zinc) on imitation Japan paper
Dimensions
3343 × 4123 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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