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Manuscript Pages [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of handwritten text on a piece of paper. The image contains two pages of writing with cursive script. The text appears dense, with sentences aligned carefully on both pages, and is framed by a simple rectangular border. The margins are narrow, emphasizing the text within. The handwriting displays a fluid style with loops and elegant curves typical of elaborate cursive handwriting. The alignment suggests this may be a carefully composed letter or manuscript page, and the paper has aged slightly, showing a light yellow or sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1884-1888
Medium
page of notes; pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3483 × 2700 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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