Five Studies of Soldiers and a Woman's Face; Two Figures [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts sketchy outlines and partial views of figures spread across two panels. In the left panel, there are incomplete sketches of several individuals from varying angles, featuring only parts of their bodies. One figure is seen from the back, wearing a hat, while another's profile with a beard is apparent. The face of one individual shows some facial features, with prominent eyebrows and eyes partially visible, along with vague outlines of facial profiles with headgear. In the right panel, one figure is drawn in a simplified silhouette, suggesting a profile of a person in an overcoat. Another figure is roughly sketched with a noticeable cap, and the rest of the lines are sparse, depicting human forms in minimal detail without distinct facial features. The artwork lacks detailed information on clothing textures or colors. The background is a plain paper texture with no significant details or elements besides the sketched lines.