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Three Studies of a Man Wearing a Hat [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a charcoal sketch showing partial profiles of two individuals, primarily focusing on their upper bodies and heads. The individuals are depicted in a seated position, with one person visible from the left side, while only the hat and top of the head of the other person are visible. The primary person has a prominent nose and facial hair, possibly a beard, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat that obscures part of their face. The sketch suggests they are wearing a textured or layered garment. The second individual, at the bottom of the sketch, also wears a hat with a wide brim and appears to have a thick mustache. The lines suggest a loose and quick drawing style with minimal detail. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures without any additional scenery or context.

Artwork Details

Date
1884-1888
Medium
crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
2149 × 3395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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