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Group of Human Forms; A Man Seated [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows abstract, curving black lines forming shapes resembling figures and landscapes. Two vertical lines on the left suggest a standing figure, while adjacent curved lines resemble draped fabric. Wavy lines on the right create movement resembling hills or waves, and intersecting lines suggest objects like trees or architectural elements. The drawing provides hints of people and nature interacting with surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1884-1888
Medium
crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
3506 × 2721 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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