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La vierge et l'enfant (The Virgin and Child)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures. One figure is standing upright with long dark hair and a serene facial expression, wearing a draped garment with crossed arms. The other figure, shown from the torso up, has dark hair and rests their head on the first figure's shoulder. The background includes swirling patterns and abstract elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
zincograph in black on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8823 × 11526 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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