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Breton Boy in a Landscape; Study of an Arm [verso]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a sketched figure and an anatomical study. The left side shows a loose pencil outline of a figure wearing a hat and cloak, possibly hidden behind rocks with a rifle pointed forward. On the right side, there is a detailed sketch of an arm bone with cursive notes. This drawing combines quick sketches and detailed anatomical study.

Artwork Details

Date
1884-1888
Medium
pen and brown ink and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3494 × 2722 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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