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Figure Studies; Studies of Soldiers [verso]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of two panels with minimalist line drawings. The left panel shows figures from the shoulders up in abstract detail, with simple indications of clothing and surroundings. The right panel includes figures from the waist up, with more defined outlines. One figure has a beard and a brimmed hat, and another is shown wearing a coat with buttons. Various hat forms and simplified profiles are also included in the sketches. The background of both panels is blank.

Artwork Details

Date
1884-1888
Medium
crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
3496 × 2717 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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